Job Description

Full job description

This is a professional position responsible for assisting faculty in the design and development of face-to-face and online courses and assists in marketing of online courses. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Learning Experience Design Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions

1. Contributes as a team member in a process that fosters the use of best tools and best practices in the design, development, and delivery of face-to-face and online courses.

2. Collaborates with faculty to design and develop online courses and learning objects in accordance with best practices and standards.

3. Collaborates with faculty to assist in the design of face-to-face instruction.

4. Collaborates with faculty and staff to design, implement, and assess marketing plans in relation to enrollment in online programs.

5. Leads the development, editing, and publishing of marketing materials, including departmental website, graphics, printed items, and promotional items.

6. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills through professional development activities.

7. Stays informed of new technologies in relation to online course development and marketing.

8. Assists in hiring, training, and supervising student employees.

9. Provides training and technical support to faculty.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. Participates actively in related professional organizations.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.


1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

2. Knowledge of theories of learning and instructional design.

3. Knowledge of laws and issues regarding copyright, intellectual property, accessibility, and universal design.

4. Skill in the use of HTML, scripting, and style sheets.

5. Skill in the use of software commonly used to develop materials for online courses, including web pages, websites, and digital learning materials.

6. Skill in the use of software tools for creating and editing graphics, images, and visual layouts.

7. Skill in the use of a learning management system (LMS).

8. Ability to effectively develop and implement marketing plans in relation to enrollment in online programs.

9. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

10. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

11. Ability to effectively manage course development projects and meet established deadlines.

Physical Demands Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, instructional technology, marketing, advertising, or a related field is required.

Required Experience and Training

One year of related experience is required. Experience designing and developing online courses and web pages is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional classroom or online teaching experience is preferred. Experience with analytical software, marketing, and/or design and development of graphics is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate Mid Pay Rate Salary Information Salary Grade - 9 Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

This position is not eligible for full-time telecommuting.

Is Background Check Required? Yes Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S2024-098

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available

1

Posted Date

07/11/2024

Review Start Date

Close Date

Work Schedule

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Desired start date is September 1, 2024.

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Contact Information

Contact Name

Cindy Kilpatrick

Contact Phone

(936)468-1010

Contact Email

cynthia.kilpatrick@sfasu.edu

Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Will you have earned a bachelor's degree prior to the start date of this position?
  • Yes
  • No

• * What is your academic major/minor?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which of the following best represents the number of years experience you possess relating directly to the job to which you are applying?
  • Less than one
  • One to two
  • Three to four
  • Five to six
  • Seven to eight
  • Nine or more

• * Please describe your experience designing and developing online courses and web pages.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your professional classroom or online teaching experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcript(s)

• List of References

Optional Documents

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job,

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