Item 9.M-August 5, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): (16066); Robert Newbury
Position #(s): 16066; 10705
(10705); Vacant (16066)
Current Title: Instructional Designer, TLT
Current Range: 2
(JCC: )
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: Libraries / Provost
Account #(s): 1320-113-1071; 1101-109-0201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Robert Newbury
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Manager, Instructional Design (Interim)
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kathy Ray, Interim Dean, Libraries
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost & Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 16066; 10705
EEO Code: 3J
CUPA Code: CM5565
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 102
Job Class Code: 76520
Range: 2
Effective Date: 8/1/2011
Approved Title:
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER (TEACHING & LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES)
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Instructional Designer (TLT)
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Instructional Designer, Teaching & Learning Technologies, supports faculty in the development of
teaching and learning strategies and applications utilizing instructional technologies and participates
in workshops, training programs and consultation services for faculty on course design and web
course development. The position reports to the Manager of Instructional Design.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
40% - Instructional Design
 Assist and support faculty in the development of appropriate teaching and learning strategies
and applications utilizing instructional technologies. This includes providing consulting support
to faculty in course design and developing appropriate teaching/learning applications of
technologies, keeping abreast of emerging instructional design theories and instructional
technology applications
 Assist faculty in development of web-based courses, including the use of web-based
applications and digital media. Of particular interest will be the use of web-based course
management tools, such as WebCampus for support of Web-based, hybrid, and Webenhanced courses
40% - Orientation and Training
 Participate on an Instructional Design team to plan, prepare and present faculty seminars and
workshops and provide consulting services to faculty on course design, web course
development, personal productivity software, and special presentation software
 Opportunities to promote instructional technology to faculty will present themselves in a variety
of venues
10% - Production activities
 Produce instructional materials and ensure availability for courses; delegation of production
activities support services within TLT or across campus may be possible
5% - Evaluation of materials produced
 Evaluate and assess instructional materials and presentation of seminars/workshops for
effectiveness and success
5% - Other university services
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom
The Instructional Designer must develop a collaborative relationship with the faculty member who will
ultimately control the content and design of the course. However, this position has great latitude in
decision making related to instructional support and will guide faculty decisions about course design
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and learning enhancement. The Instructional Designer must work independently, with initiative, and
with little day to day oversight from the Manager.
Impact
The work product of the Instructional Designer if very visible to the campus – students and faculty and has direct impact on quality of instruction and the student learning experience. Decisions and
performance impact the unit’s ability to provide quality programs and services, which may in turn
impact the academic integrity of the university.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Administration and support of a web-based course management system
 Various operating systems, file structures, file formats, and protocols
 Educational program design, development, management, and delivery
 Available software and computer systems and how best to apply technology to the tasks at
hand
Skills:
 Problem solving and troubleshooting with a course management system and other software
applications
 Proficiency with video editing, digital imaging, and sound files
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer, both Windows based and MAC, and current
software applications including the Microsoft Office suite
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include presentation skills (development
and delivery)
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Teaching and training skills
 Organizational and time management skills
Ability to:
 Communicate effectively with university faculty
 Provide technical customer support on the phone, online, and in person
 Work and interact with diverse population with sensitivity to cultural and gender differences
 Plan and implement quality faculty professional development programs in Web-based teaching
and learning
 Work independently and as a collaborative team member
 Clearly communicate project status and other information to team members and those outside
the project
 Interpret faculty professional development needs and produce instructional materials
 Develop online documentation
 Learn new operating systems or application software packages
 Complete assignments in an efficient and timely manner
 Take initiative and use own judgment as needed
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5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Library and IT colleagues and
management
University faculty
University students
External
Blackboard, Inc. (vendor)
Reason for Contact
To plan, problem solve, develop collaborative projects, and share
information
To train and support -- teaching workshops; instructing faculty in
use of teaching technologies; assisting in designing curriculum
and course materials and improving delivery techniques; and
collaborating in development of computer-based classroom
instruction (daily)
To use and test instructional materials and computer-based
instruction (occasional)
Reason for Contact
For professional development and product trouble shooting
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and one year of experience in instructional design, instructional
technology, or instructional support in a higher education environment or corporate
environment to include supporting and designing with a course management system;
teaching experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None