e-Learning Higher Education Jobs

Contrary to popular belief, not all e-learning higher education jobs are related to teaching. Some people working in colleges and universities never have to step in a classroom to teach if they are shy about standing in front of a group of students and prefer to work behind the scenes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

In higher education, instructional designers and e-learning developers are generally tasked with providing services that help faculty, departments and programs achieve their desired level of teaching excellence, using technology. Responsibilities often include collaboration with other team members to design engaging and effective instructional modules. They also assist with the development of course materials that are functional, intuitive, informative and consistent with sound instructional design principles. Often, they work with professors and instructors who are experts in their content areas but may not be experts in technology or instructional design.

E-learning professionals are also asked to develop and provide recommendations for interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and design of course materials and activities. Overall, they have the ability to translate a client's verbal or written ideas using appropriate technology.

Qualifications

Many e-learning positions in higher education may advertise that they prefer a Ph.D require a master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or curriculum development is required. Sometimes the position is flexible if one has a general education degree with relevant experience in design and/or development with at least 3-4 years experience. Experience in college teaching can be a requirement or added advantage to the candidate, especially experience with online/blended/hybrid course development and teaching.

Experience with faculty development such as conducting training workshops, emerging technologies for example podcasting and learning management systems (LMS) such as WebCT and Moodle is also generally required. Candidates should have experience with instructional development tools such as HTML and HTML editors, productivity software (such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases & presentation tools), multi-media software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Captivate, and others. Some positions may require assessment, evaluation, and educational research methodologies skills. Overall candidates should have a comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable to e-learning.

Some sites that list e-learning higher education jobs are the Chronicle of Higher Education, Academic Keys, and Higher Ed Jobs. Conduct a mega search using the search box below for a listing that includes jobs from these sites and many others. You can narrow or expand your search by typing keys words for example e-learner developer, specialist, or instructional designer. Listings are provided according to relevance and other search criteria you enter. As you work on developing your university career, it might also help to have someone review your resume before you submit it so that you can get additional suggestions if it needs improvement.

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