Instructional Designer, GWSB

It is the academic mission of the George Washington University's School of Business (GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula and focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. As part of its mission, GWSB utilizes state-of-the-art techniques and media to create engaging online courses that promote real-world experiences and active learning in degree and certificate programs. GWSB is searching for an Instructional Designer with learning management experience. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Design and has no direct reports but may schedule, train, and supervise student workers in their roles as instructional design assistants. This position collaborates regularly with university faculty to plan for and design online courses, including, but not limited to, finalizing course goals and learning objectives, course alignment and outline, and plans for the use of media in the course. The position develops and facilitates the development of all course content, including course media, assessments, grading tools, learning activities, readings, and other course materials. The position may participate in the course review process, ensuring that all courses meet quality standards and that these standards are incorporated into the design of each course. Key responsibilities: Work with other members of the instructional design team to implement the application of new knowledge and improved methods in course development. Apply instructional design theories and models to the development of engaging online courses that promote active learning. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Experience applying instructional design theories and models in online course environments is desired. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with experience working in a team environment. Knowledge of the Quality Matters Rubric or Quality Scorecard. Quality Matters certification preferred. Basic knowledge ADA compliance for web-based content is desired. Experience with a learning management system for the development of learning content; familiarity with Blackboard is strongly preferred. Experience with Articulate 360 including Storyline is desired. Experience creating instructional guides and training materials. Familiarity with Adobe Suite and HTML with basic CSS is preferred. Master's degree preferred, but not required.

George Washington University is a private university in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1821 as the Columbian College and is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia.