Instructional Designer

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Position Information

Posting Number S06487P Position Title Instructional Designer Department Center for Distance Education Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Fully remote position.
• Occasional travel to local events in the DFW area may be required.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will provide instructional and program design expertise for the development and support of academic courses and specialized educational programs delivered via the Learning Management System (LMS) – Canvas. Responsible for assisting faculty and program directors in the design of curriculum and instruction, development of learning resources, and revision of traditional courses to online modality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of courses and projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with faculty members/subject matter experts from a wide range of disciplines throughout the entire course design process.
• Apply and ensure that all courses are student-centered, enable the intended learning outcomes, as well as meet university standards, accessibility requirements and universal design guidelines.
• Conduct course quality reviews using national quality standards such as Quality Matters; provide recommendations for course improvements; promote good practices of teaching and learning with technology.
• Create and allocate supporting material and media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, gamification, etc) to be used within the LMS.
• Use document authoring, multimedia authoring, and Web design software (such as HTML, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc) to create instructional materials.
• Develop trainings/workshops and resources for faculty to improve instructional practices and course design; add to a knowledge repository for faculty to assist with online teaching and learning tools.
• Provide guidance and advice to departments and management on technical systems or processes related to instructional design tools and topics.
• Evaluate new educational applications and software programs that would enhance course development and/or delivery. Research new ways to assist faculty in the development of online teaching strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design (or Technology), Education, Curriculum Design, or related field.
• Two (2) years experience in course design or curriculum design, preferably in higher education or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, preference may be given to applicants located near the Dallas–Fort Worth area to attend occasional in-person events.
• Training and experience with the Canvas LMS, advance document authoring, multimedia authoring, and web design software (such as HTML, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.), and certified in quality standards such as Quality Matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning processes in educational settings.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of published content.
• Ability to make course content (documents, PowerPoint files, videos, podcasts, etc.) accessible following current WCAG standards.
• Ability to provide course design support related to building online courses efficiently with numerous instructors in a professional educational environment.
• Ability to plan, implement, test and troubleshoot education technology applications.
• Ability to author technical documentation in paper, online, and video formats for the use of educational technology.

Other Requirements

• Attend appropriate conferences and seminars to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of new instructional software and pedagogical techniques.
• Present on topics related to distance learning, technology and course design at state, regional, or national meetings.

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