Instructional Designer III

Instructional Designer III

• Agency:
  Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department:
  College of Nursing
• Job Type: Staff
• Proposed Minimum Salary:
  Commensurate
• Location:
  
  Bryan, Texas

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Instructional Designer III leads the development and support for the classroom, hybrid or online courses for the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M Health College of Nursing. The Instructional Designer III will lead and manage the development of training for Center faculty and/or staff in areas of curriculum design, andragogy, and best practices. This position is located in the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing (Center) and reports to the Assistant Director-Forensic Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

• Manages course design and development projects for the Center. Administers and maintains online development courses/resources for continuing education and professional development for forensic nursing.
• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
• Researches, reviews, and recommends software, multimedia applications, and web-based educational technologies.
• Collaborates with Center instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced and responsive forensic nursing continuing education courses and ECHO SAFE programs.
• Designs online modules.
• Oversees and manages the planning and coordinating materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.
• Creates, edits, and updates a variety of website content using a content management system.
• Has experience with learning management systems such as Canvas; familiar with managing HTML, CSS, and basic website design tools and assets.
• Uses HD video cameras, 360 cameras, HD photography cameras, audio receivers, video cards, and other video/photo capture equipment, hardware, and software used in producing promotional and educational content.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications for forensic nursing continuing education courses.
• Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
• Consults and leads Center faculty and/or staff with curriculum design related to continuing education for forensic nursing.
• Assists speakers who are presenting during live webinars.
• Works with registrants to access the webinar or live education activity.
• Manages event registration websites, registration exports, user accounts, design assets, and communication notification templates; works with registrants as necessary to troubleshoot.
• Plans, develops, and provides guidance and training for Center faculty and/or staff on curriculum design strategies and course design for forensic nursing continuing education and ECHO SAFE programs.
• Performs usability studies and creates reports related to forensic nursing continuing education, including ECHO SAFE programs for grant reporting.
• Leads and manages the course review process.

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in curriculum/instructional design and program coordination.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in curriculum/instructional design or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience developing eLearning courses using applications such as Articulate 360:
  Rise and/or Storyline, Camtasia, and Adobe Captivate.
• Experience working with continuing education/professional development programs.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.