Duties and Responsibilities
-Lead the design and development of online and blended courses, working closely with subject matter experts, ensuring alignment with instructional goals and learning outcomes;
-Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop engaging and interactive learning materials, including multimedia content, assessments, and interactive activities;
-Provide guidance and support in the integration and use of instructional technologies and best practices in online teaching;
-Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to determine instructional design requirements and measure the effectiveness of instructional interventions;
-Develop and facilitate training workshops and professional development sessions for faculty and staff;
-Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and universal design principles;
-Mentor and provide leadership to junior instructional designers and support staff;
-Performing other duties as assigned to contribute to the effective functioning of the Centre.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:
-A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or related field is a must;
-An Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Education with Technology, or a related area and equivalent combination of education and work experience;
-At least three (3) years of progressive post-qualification experience in instructional design, preferably in higher education is a must;
-Proven track record of designing and developing high-quality online courses
-Strong knowledge of instructional design models and theories (e.g. ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy);
-Adult learning principles and pedagogy; E-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate); Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Content Management Systems (CMS);
-Educational technology and multimedia development; Assessment and evaluation methods; Project management and agile methodologies; HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics;
-Experience with graphics and multimedia editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite);
-Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
