Senior Instructional Designer
Listing reference: manco_000449
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Instructional Designer to join our team in the development of engaging and effective higher education content. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for creating, enhancing, and managing educational materials for higher education institutions, with a focus on leveraging learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and a passion for designing learner. MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications CORE PURPOSE To build a knowledgeable and competent workforce through the implementation of the training framework and strategy, ensuring current and future internal & external academic skills needs are met.
Job description
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Content Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and academic faculty to design and develop high-quality learning content that aligns with the learning outcomes and curriculum goals of higher education courses.
- Instructional Design: Apply sound instructional design methodologies to create engaging and interactive content, incorporating a variety of multimedia elements, assessments, and activities to cater to diverse learning styles.
- LMS Integration: Utilize your expertise in Moodle or other learning management systems to effectively integrate and deploy instructional content, ensuring seamless navigation and accessibility for learners.
- Learning Experience Design: Design learner-centered experiences that foster student engagement, critical thinking, and active learning through the use of technology and interactive pedagogies.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Develop formative and summative assessments to measure learner progress and gather feedback on content effectiveness, making data-driven improvements to enhance the learning experience.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews and testing of educational materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with learning objectives.
- Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in instructional design, higher education, and LMS integration to continuously improve the quality of content and learning experiences.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other instructional designers, faculty, multimedia specialists, and support staff to foster a collaborative and innovative content development environment.
Minimum requirements
Education: A bachelor’s or equivalent qualification, educational technology, curriculum development, or a related field. Relevant certifications in instructional design or e-learning will be a plus.
Experience: At least [X] years of experience in instructional design, with a proven track record of developing higher education content. Experience with LMS, particularly Moodle, is highly preferred.
LMS Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in Moodle or other learning management systems, including content creation, course setup, and user management.
Pedagogical Knowledge: Strong understanding of adult learning principles, active learning strategies, and assessment methods in higher education contexts.
Technology Skills: Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, multimedia editing software, and other educational technologies to create interactive and engaging content.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, SMEs, and support teams.
Creativity: Demonstrated creativity in designing innovative and interactive learning experiences that motivate and inspire learners.
Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering error-free, high-quality educational materials.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address instructional design challenges effectively.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experience of higher education students. If you are a passionate and forward-thinking instructional designer with a focus on learner success and technology integration, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.
All the best with your applications
