Instructional Designer

Title:

Instructional Designer

Employee Classification:
Instructional Designer

Campus:
University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Faculty Success

Department: DAL-Digital Learning-513200

Job Location:

Dallas

Salary: $60,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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Department Summary

The Office of Digital Learning and Instructional Technology (DLIT) is a diverse team of professionals supporting all distance-learning efforts at UNT Dallas.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer.

This position is responsible for the systematic design and development of hybrid/online courses as well as related training and faculty support. Serves as project manager working with faculty, academic leadership, and the senior instructional designer.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Library Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Working knowledge of learning and instructional design theories and adult theory.

* Working knowledge of ADDIE Model, Backward Design, educational design, and curriculum development.

* Working knowledge of college level courseware and ability to apply that understanding to course development.

* Knowledge of Fair Use and copyright issues that apply to online course delivery.

* Ability to design, develop, and implement instructional multimedia products.

* Demonstrated skill in application of current technologies (desktop applications, internet, multimedia).

* Analytical skills in project management and assessment knowledge.

* Ability to apply proficient writing skills to author courseware.

* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master degree in Instructional design, library science, or related field.

* Experience with Quality Matters.

* Knowledge of Canvas, or other learning management platform.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

* Act as lead designer and project manager responsible for executing the end-to-end analysis, design, and development process for individual projects.

* Systematic instructional design for hybrid/online courses (including course approvals) maintenance/refresh of our already developed courses.

* Training focused primarily on the design of effective hybrid/online course as well as andragogy and pedagogy.

* Supports instructional design by creating and revising course design documents and other related materials.

* Serve as overflow for instructional technology training and troubleshooting.

* Work closely with all members of the team to secure the appropriate level of collaboration.

* Determine appropriate instructional strategies and delivery technologies to meet objectives.

* Complete other duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

* Communicating with others to exchange information.

* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

* Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

* No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M - F, 8 - 5

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please submit cover letter and resume/CV with your completed application.

Benefits

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