Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning Position Number FA038 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Sensitive Position No Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history Check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority No Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority. Designated Personnel No Designated Personnel Statement

A “designated position” means this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. This is NOT a “designated position.” Statement of Economic Interest Yes Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest. Restricted Position No Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position. Chief Objective of Position

The Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning will play an integral role in overseeing all aspects of designing, developing, and managing the build-out of an online course portfolio for the University. The key responsibilities of the Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning are centered on collaborating closely with faculty authors to ensure course development, delivery, and assessments enhance learning and support student success. This involves supporting faculty with the development of online lesson content and assessments using knowledge of online pedagogy, interdisciplinary research, and evidence-based best practices.

Housed in the Center for Effective Teaching and reporting to the Vice Provost, the Coordinator will manage instructional quality across Christopher Newport’s online course offerings, including developing and implementing a comprehensive faculty development program for new and experienced instructors to strategically enhance their online teaching capabilities and improve student learning, while overseeing the application of best practices in online pedagogy and andragogy across all online programs.

The Coordinator will support faculty in course development and enhancement of online offerings for graduate programs, continuing education, and summer courses. The Coordinator will work with faculty and the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education to identify new course opportunities and enhance ongoing online courses. The Coordinator also will ensure appropriate resources, support, and infrastructures are in place to deliver high-quality learning design that enhances faculty engagement and a connected student experience.

The Coordinator will provide an extremely high level of organization and enthusiasm, and a commitment to a collaborative approach to idea development and implementation. The Coordinator will remain abreast of learning design best practices and industry innovations as applicable to CNU’s courses and programs. The Coordinator also will bring the ability to provide a data-driven strategic perspective that will allow the University to make informed decisions and best manage teaching and learning initiatives within the online portfolio.

Work Tasks

40%- Curriculum Development and Faculty Support:

• Coordinates the development of an online portfolio of courses for offer in select graduate programs, summer school, and continuing education.
• Partners with senior academic leadership and faculty to establish priorities for curriculum development and delivery, including in the design, development, and/or editing of content for synchronous and asynchronous online courses.
• Collaborates with faculty and administrative colleagues to develop procedural oversight of online and continuing education programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues involved with recruitment, admissions, and student success to ensure clear communication about n…