Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
Instructional Designer (1 Post)
We are looking for a seasoned instructional design professional to lead the development of high-quality online and blended learning experiences for our students. The successful candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, adult learning theory, and educational technology.
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)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar- Human Resources Bindura University of Science Education P Bag 1020 BINDURA
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 19 August 2024.
For more information, phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
“Shaping and Creating the Future: Building Zimbabwe”
