My dream synthesis job description for Instructional Designers based on real job descriptions (indicated at the end) followed by a brief reflection on the profession.
Synthesis Job Description
Job Description
Candidate will work as a member of the Educational Technology Department performing the following activities:
Required Education
Masters degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience
Experience with LMSs – Learning Management Systems, and the use of Web 2.0 tools and social networks in higher education.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Reflection
Teachers are expected to teach and assess students, what instructional designers are not expected to. Instructional designers are expected to be technology experts, what did not use to be required from teachers, but is now and should be more and more. In this sense, instructional designers should support educators both in planning curriculum and integrating technologies into their teaching, as well as providing professional development programs in educational technology. A teacher should be the author/designer/master with his students, while the instructional designer should be their angel in the crossing.
Job Posting Links
Instructional Designer – Savannah College of Art and Design
Instructional Technology – DePaul University
Instructional Designer – Deltak edu
Instructional Designer/Trainer – California State University, Fresno
Instructional Designer – Penn State – Schuylkill
Instructional Technology Specialist – Thomas Edison State College
Instructional Designer – Emmanuel College
Instructional Designer – University of Nevada Las Vegas
Instructional Designer Specialist – Indiana State University
