South Midwest HERC

Position Purpose:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience designing online courses or e-learning content in higher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in learning management systems, accessibility standards (such as WCAG), and instructional design principles.
• Proficiency in digital content creation tools and experience with project management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Candidates are welcome to submit a work sample that showcases their instructional design skills—this could include a link to a learning module, instructional video, screenshots of a course design, an interactive lesson, or other relevant materials that demonstrate content design, organization, or learner engagement.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field, with extensive experience in online course development, including course assessments, multimedia integration, and faculty training in higher education.
• Knowledge of ADA standards and experience conducting quality reviews for accessibility.
• A record of implementing innovative e-learning solutions and familiarity with current and emerging instructional technologies.
• Experience in creating and delivering professional development workshops for faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and provide instructional design support for diverse academic disciplines.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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