Instructional Systems Designer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Instructional Systems Designer located at WPAFB, OH.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support to faculty to create supporting synchronous and asynchronous material/media (audio, video, simulations, scenarios, learning activities, online course content, instructor-led presentations and learning assessments) using sound instructional design theory conducive to a quality education
• Provide course development support to include planning, developing, recording, editing, post-processing, synchronizing, copying, and updating AFIT course content, converting traditional learning course content into technology-enhanced DL courseware (to include instructional simulations, web content, advanced instructional media, and blended learning solutions) hosted on various industry-available platforms; interfacing with faculty, staff, sponsors, and hosts in development of courseware and performing associated general multimedia duties/tasks in a university setting
• Manage all technical aspects of learning projects for the entire life cycle of the product and aid faculty with LMS administration
• Provide expertise for curriculum development to create robust live resident and distance learning products
• Assist with the development of live and blended courses and will provide technical assistance to faculty in the conversion of lesson content to host on the LMS
• Develop instructional simulations, web content, advanced instructional media, and blended learning solutions and provide advice on the latest instructional techniques and trends
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Educational Technology, instructional Design, Educational Design, or related discipline required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Familiarity with software systems such as Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, iSpring, Captivate, Camtasia, Articulate, Lectora, JavaScript, Presenter, and HTML
• Experience with Canvas LMS highly desired

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

ARS is requiring that all employees present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. ARS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations ARS is able to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)