OVERVIEW The Director of Instructional Design and Technology at Quinnipiac University will be responsible for developing and managing instructional design strategies to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Reporting to the Provost, the Director will be responsible for creating and deploying tools, applications, and processes that support learning objectives and initiatives in collaboration with the systems support provided by Information Services. The role would involve designing and integrating digital applications into curricula, collaborating with faculty to identify areas of need, overseeing day-to-day operations of instructional design and technology, ensuring quality standards for instructional design are met, staying up-to-date on trends in instruction and technology, and collaborating with Information Services. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation and education, and experience in instructional design and technology, and educational leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing and implementing instructional strategies utilizing technology in support of the educational goals of the university
Managing projects related to the development and implementation of educational initiatives
Overseeing instructional design staff and day-to-day operations of the unit
Ensuring the efficient utilization of technology to support the university's mission
Creating, deploying, and maintaining digital tools, applications, and processes that support learning objectives and initiatives in collaboration with the systems support provided by Information Services
Designing and integrating digital applications into curricula
Collaborating with faculty and the provost office leadership to identify areas of need
Developing innovative solutions that integrate technology into the curriculum, while advising faculty on the most effective approaches
Collaborate with decision makers in Information Technology on strategic decisions
Sit on the Senate Information Technology Committee to facilitate direct communication with faculty
Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology or closely related field required
Minimum of five years of experience in instructional design and technology and educational leadership
Excellent project management, instructional design and technical skills
Solid understanding of current and emerging technologies and their use in education
Deep understanding of teaching and learning processes
Experience facilitating faculty workshops and training sessions
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and an independent thinker
Passion for innovation and education
Demonstrate knowledge of instructional design and technology
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Dedication to student success
Awareness of trends in both instruction and technology
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.
