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  • Posted: Jul 22, 2021
    Deadline: Jul 23, 2021
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    United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...
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    Lead Trainer, Instructional Design

    The incumbent will report to the Director, USIU Online. The position holder will be responsible for reviewing partner curriculum and content in matters relating to Instruction Design, collaborate with partners in contextualization of content and instructional approaches and Coordinate facilitation activities with other trainers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Review partner resources for content and curriculum for Online Pedagogy.
    • Collaboratively contextualize learning material for delivery to institutions in the network.
    • Coordinate facilitation activities and mentor trainees through the program.
    • Facilitate training sessions in areas related to Online Pedagogy and mentor peers to do the same on a train-the-trainer knowledge transfer model.
    • Facilitate program Monitoring and Evaluation activities.
    • Provide leadership, oversight, and mentorship to Instructional Design team across the eLearning program.
    • Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
    • PhD in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field or other related field aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
    • 3-5 years professional experience as instructional designer, learning designer or course developer, preferably in higher education.
    • Worked with faculty and academic leadership in the development and delivery of top tier, visually compelling, engaging, and interactive online course content – including layout and design - at the university level. Teaching experience preferred

    Personal Attributes & Competencies:

    • Strong practical technical skills in a wide variety of online technologies including but not limited to Mac, Windows, and mobile device operating systems; various academic software; various media development software, and learning management system platforms.
    • Teaching experience (preferably online), knowledge of teaching, learning, pedagogy, and faculty development.
    • Understanding of the use of LMSs and other software and innovative technologies used in a fully online academic environment.
    • Willingness to troubleshoot problems and discover solutions to solving those problems.
    • Demonstrated ability to work closely and carefully with faculty, the IT team and other members of the USIU-A community to maintain an atmosphere of courtesy, professionalism and strong service.
    • Experience working in higher education in support of faculty.
    • Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
    • Demonstrated knowledge on web technologies, HTML, CSS and JavaScript and must have good knowledge of eLearning authoring tools.
    • Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse and inclusive nature of a distinguished higher education environment.
    • Confidentiality and integrity;
    • Good Communication skills;
    • Self motivated;
    • Attention to detail;
    • Adaptability and reliability

    If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by Friday, July 23, 2021.

    Director of Human Resources,
    United States International University - Africa,
    P. O. Box 14634 - 00800, Nairobi, Kenya
    Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

    USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

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