Instructional Designer

To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal -

Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks an Instructional Designer to join our team.

Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes
- Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses
- Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices
- Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required
- Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person