OPS Instructional Designer

Department

CIRT, Online Course Development-OPS

$30.00 hourly to Negotiable

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and enhance high-quality online and distance learning courses. The role provides instructional design consultation, supports the conversion of traditional courses to online formats, assists with course development and quality review processes, and promotes best practices in teaching and learning.

• Support faculty in online course development for distance learning delivery.
• Assist faculty in the conversion of traditional courses to distance learning through instructional design and development, consultation, workshops, and seminars.
• Provide faculty development related to the practical and pedagogical skills necessary for developing and delivering interactive and engaging distance learning courses.
• Consult with faculty on course design and advice on best practices.
• Assist in the production of online courses.
• Assist the review of online courses using a university rubric.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and computer training materials; provide administrative support for the Blackboard Learning System.
• Advocate and present techniques for the appropriate use of instructional technology, including use of LMS, web conferencing, and new media.

Other duties as assigned. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job‑related duties at a designated off‑campus location or place of residence.

• Experience in the development of distance learning courses and digital instructional materials.
• Theoretical and applied experience with learning theory connecting solutions to curricular goals.
• Experience implementing a range of Web 2.0 technologies for teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience in developing distance learning courses for an institution of higher education and Quality Matters certification and/or experience.

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under TitleIX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s TitleIX Administrator or any divisional TitleIX Coordinator.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. UNF does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.

In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.