Professional - Position #AA-0007-78

Academic Technologies
Instructional Design Specialist

Academic Technologies at Boise State University is looking for a highly qualified individual to fill our Instructional Design Specialist position. This position will be responsible for joining a team of instructional design and media production specialists to assist faculty in creating and using online tools, rich media, and presentation technology to deliver effective instruction.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Consult with faculty and staff in designing and developing online instructional materials and other digital media (computer-based multimedia instructional materials)
2. Work with educators to analyze needs and to determine goals, objectives, and appropriate delivery methods and media for instructional products.
3. Assist faculty and staff in selecting and using online and multimedia tools and software
4. Conduct seminars, demonstrations, and training workshops on web-based instruction and digital media (computer-based multimedia) instructional products and capabilities for faculty and staff, and for undergraduate and graduate classes as requested by faculty
5. Provide technical assistance and support to AT clients and student technology assistants developing digital media or web-based instruction, including those using workstations in the Zone (a student digital projects studio)
6. Design and develop educational websites and/or interactive CD-ROM based educational products, as appropriate, for distance education or on-site delivery.
7. Conceptualize, design, plan and produce interactive media materials for faculty and staff clients; determine format, approach, content, level, and medium which most effectively meets client needs analysis and remains within budget.
8. Test new multimedia technologies and evaluate educational applications
9. Train clients to utilize interactive, multimedia software applications and technologies.
10. Provide administrative and technical support for Blackboard course-management system as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Educational/Instructional Technology, plus one year's experience in educational/instructional technology or two year's experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following knowledge, skills and aptitudes are desired for the position:

• Knowledge and understanding of the instructional systems design process.
• Ability to understand and interpret educational needs and to develop effective instructional media solutions.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
• Knowledge of digital media production principles, methods, techniques, and standards.
• Knowledge of desktop/interactive media publishing methods, procedures, and requirements.
• Skill in the use of computers, interactive media and graphic design programs, and relevant authoring and programming languages.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Specific proficiency in the following software and media is desired for the position:

• Dreamweaver or similar web design software
• Multimedia - text, graphics, audio, and video production software such as the Adobe suite of software and tools, Macromedia, and similar software.
• Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• CD-ROM and Internet delivery of multimedia instructional material
• Adobe Acrobat application and document preparation
• Course Management System software - specifically Blackboard administration, support & training

Application Procedures:
Send a letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, a complete resume, and three professional references (with full current contact information) who have relevant knowledge of your work history and performance to:

Review of applications will begin February 29, 2008, and will continue until finalists are identified. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EOE/AA Institution. Veterans preference.

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Posted 02-01-08