SUNY Plattsburgh

Search Number PJ # 7171

Title Instructional Design and Development Specialist

Category Professional

Department Information Technology Services

About The Position: 

This position will be responsible for providing instructional design training and development support to faculty, both in groups and individually, who are integrating technology into their courses. The person holding this position helps foster a climate of learning and ongoing skill and course development, with an emphasis on universal design, outcomes assessment, and ADA compliance among Plattsburgh faculty through the integration of technology into instruction (when appropriate), with a special focus on supporting online learning. Information Technology Services (ITS) provides exceptional technology services and solutions that enrich the student experience, advance teaching and learning, improve outcomes, and effectively manage and protect institutional data. ITS supports all technology needs inside and outside of the classroom and handles administrative computing, enterprise application management, network, and telecommunications, as well as card access and data center infrastructure. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or a closely related field
• One (1) year minimum experience in the field of instructional design/educational technology (including designing, developing, and delivering technology-based instructional projects and programs) in higher education, k-12, or private training industry
• Thorough knowledge of Universal Design concepts and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and compliance
• Knowledge of learning theory, instructional design theory, adult learning theory, and distance learning theory; and experience applying that knowledge in instructional design
• Experience or academic coursework in the design, development, review, and evaluation of course materials, as well as in the creation of course and program evaluation instruments
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to promote university standards, accessibility, and instructional design principles, policies, and procedures
• Working knowledge of various educational and assistive technologies and learning content authoring tools, and the ability to design instructional materials delivered in different systems
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment and be able to establish strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and be self-motivated to provide leadership in promoting best practices of instructional design across all campus modalities
• Ability to direct or manage multiple projects and activities
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree related to Instructional Design/Technology
• Experience evaluating, purchasing, and maintaining assistive technology, and training users
• Documented ability to guide faculty through the course development process using current literature on best practices
• Professional experience developing multimedia learning materials (both printed and video tutorials)
• Familiarity with Brightspace learning management system— especially experience with creating and managing learning objectives and competencies at the program and institutional level
• Functional expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (examples of work may be requested)
• Teaching experience at the college/university level

Salary $65,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our UniversitySUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 01/28/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement 

SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

Pay Equity Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov