Sr. Instructional Design Project Leader, Wharton Computing

Sr. Instructional Design Project Leader, Wharton Computing

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Posted Job Title
Sr. Instructional Design Project Leader, Wharton Computing

Job Profile Title
Information Technology Senior Project Leader

Job Description Summary
The Wharton IDEA Courseware Team seeks a Senior Instructional Design Project Leader to support online, face-to-face, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses in Wharton's degree programs and related initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Instructional Design, the Sr. IDPL will work closely with Wharton faculty, TAs, and staff, facilitating course design and delivery that supports extraordinary teaching. The Sr. IDPL will collaborate with course teams to recommend and implement innovative and effective uses of the learning management system (currently Canvas LMS) and related teaching tools and platforms (such as Panopto, Zoom, Feedback Fruits, Poll Everywhere, and Ed Discussion) to support course and programmatic goals. The Sr. IDPL will work with Wharton faculty and colleagues to explore, pilot, and implement innovative tools and pedagogical opportunities, and to integrate learning activities in the LMS for both online and classroom instruction.

Job Description

In this position you will:
  • Lead or contribute to instructional design and educational technology projects related to improving learning content, faculty development of online courses, project management, student engagement, learning activities, or assessment.
  • Assist Wharton faculty in providing content to students in online, face-to-face, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses by crafting and configuring LMS (learning management system, currently Canvas) sites with interoperable teaching tools, site templates, and related connected platforms. At peak times (Aug.-Sep., Dec.-Jan.), a higher % time is required.
  • Design and lead delivery of training for Wharton faculty, teaching assistants, and staff on effective uses of Penn's LMS (currently Canvas), related teaching platforms, instructional design, online teaching, accessibility, and universal design through consultations, workshops, documentation, and self-service materials. At peak times (Aug.-Sep., Dec.-Jan.), a higher % time is required. Contribute to related University-wide programs.
  • Provide support, advice, internal troubleshooting, and problem resolution for using learning platforms to faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and students; contribute to evening/weekend on-call rotation.
  • Research emerging trends in instructional design, online teaching, and educational technology. Regularly present Wharton success stories in this field at conferences and/or in publications.
  • Serve on school- or university-wide committees advancing the innovative instructional design, online teaching, or education technology efforts.
  • Supervise contract personnel and other support staff involved in courseware delivery and related platforms. Develop training and documentation for contract and support staff.


Qualifications
  • Master's degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Thorough understanding of instructional design concepts and principles, college-level pedagogy (including active learning principles, collaborative learning, and case-based learning), accessibility, and methodologies for evaluation and assessment.
  • Thorough understanding of learning management systems (Canvas preferred) and integrated teaching tools (such as video management, video conferencing, peer evaluation, assessment, and discussion).
  • Experience evaluating, recommending, and supporting instructional technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience forming collaborative and constructive relationships with faculty and staff.
  • Experience working with faculty to develop online courses or to adapt face-to-face courses to an online modality.
  • Experience creating accessible content with clear messaging and aesthetic appeal.
  • Track record of successfully leading instructional design or educational technology projects.
  • Demonstrated interest in advancing education, including research and evaluation of new technologies, tools, and teaching trends.
  • Advanced presentation, writing, project management, and customer service skills.
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences is essential.
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is required, as is problem-solving, juggling multiple priorities, and working within set time frames.
  • Ability to participate in the team's on-call evening and weekend support rotation (currently 1 week on call, 3 weeks off).
  • Preferred qualifications: Three or more years of experience working with the Canvas learning management system (LMS). Experience as a higher-education instructor or workshop facilitator. Experience as a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer or similar. Working knowledge of API frameworks (such as REST or GraphQL), related data formats (JSON, YAML), or web application components (e.g. caching, Document Object Model). Working knowledge of learning analytics.


The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000, depending on experience.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Wharton School

Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $162,146.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.



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