SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

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Institution Northern State University

Working Title Instructional Designer

Posting Number NFE02747P

Department NSU-Graduate School

Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen

Posting Text

Northern State University (NSU) is seeking an instructional designer to join our Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). The ideal candidate will collaborate with faculty and staff, Instructional Technology, Media Services, and Online Learning and Continuing Education (OLCE) in the creation of high-quality face-to-face, HyFlex, and online courses.

Posting Date 06/03/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 06/09/2025

Advertised Salary DOE

Duration of the Term 12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

8-5. Position is authorized to work 40% of the time remotely.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires Travel, Overnight stays

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Northern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-support professional to lead instructional design initiatives and coordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Faculty Support & Instructional Design

• Guide course development and improvement across all modalities (on campus, online, and HyFlex) using best practices in instructional and universal design.
• Lead the Quality Assurance Review process for online and HyFlex courses.
• Consult with faculty on course design, AI integration, experiential learning, and digital tools.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and federal regulations in coordination with Online Learning and Continuing Education.

Leadership in Pedagogy

• Champion experiential learning and support faculty in adopting new technologies, expanding student engagement, and redesigning assessments to support student learning outcomes.
• Design and deliver trainings, including creating micro-credents for online and HyFlex instruction.
• Share research in teaching and learning, assessment, teaching innovations, and student success through CETL communications and strategic initiatives.

CETL Program Coordination

• Manage CETL events, trainings, communications, and day-to-day operations.
• Supervise CETL graduate assistant and technology fellow.
• Represent NSU in SDBOR and COPLAC teaching networks and coordinate faculty mentoring efforts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Pedagogy

Learning management systems

Learning theories

Technologies and Computer Software

Skill & Ability to:

Communicate effectively

Maintain confidentiality

Collaborate across faculty of various ranks and disciplines

Prioritize daily tasks while advancing long-term goals

Host events and trainings

Organize an office and manage student employees

Maintain detailed records

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

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Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

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Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment

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