Job description

Our client, Virginia's largest institution of higher education, is looking to add a Canvas Course Designer. The Canvas Course Designer is a full-time, 1 year+ contracted position offering a full benefits package (to include health, dental, 401K. Under the supervision of the Director of Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services, the Canvas Course Designer is responsible for assisting in the layout and design of Canvas face-to-face courses and related resources.

Responsibilities

• Managing the course development process for new organizational courses and courses that need to be revised/redesigned
• Providing course design consultation to individual or groups of faculty
• Reviewing existing courses for quality currency and consistency and working with faculty

to enhance current courses

• Mentoring faculty as they revise/maintain existing courses
• Carefully tracking status of projects and maintaining appropriate files and records

including time tracking, project comments and task completion

• Helping to refine and improve the course design/development processes and

procedures

• Designing and producing learning materials in a variety of formats including print,

graphics, audio, video, web and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and College information needs

• Researching and making recommendations on best practices, graphical design

resources and graphical technologies to support design learning

• Facilitating courses, workshops and presentations to faculty and staff
• participating in professional development to stay ahead of current trends and practices
• participating in CETSS staff meetings and Course Design team meetings
• contributing to special projects as assigned to support the overall strategic mission of CETSS

Qualifications
KSAs/Required Qualifications

• Able to work efficiently both individually and as a member of a team
• Excellent knowledge of Canvas
• Previous experience development, design and maintenance of Canvas courses
• Highly developed communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) with the

demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies in a
fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Knowledge and application of best practices using technology for teaching and

learning, including but not limited to, multimedia development, Canvas learning
management system, and online collaborative tools.

• Ability to monitor and report on the course development process.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply accessibility standards for online learning

environments, as well as familiarity with assistive technologies used with course
design, development and delivery.

• Familiarity with copyright laws and creative commons and how they pertain to

courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or

related field.

• Minimum of two years of course design experience working with

faculty/instructors/subject matter experts to design and support delivery of
instruction.

• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of

education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or

related field.

• Course Design experience in higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education, preferably in of face to face & blended

environments.

• Ability to use one or more eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Camtasia, Captivate,

Canvas Studio, Articulate).

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $58,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Canvas: 2 years (Required)
• Graphic design: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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