Instructional Designer

Job Summary

Instructional Designer I will provide instructional design assistance for the development and support of digital learning courses and curriculum and for the application of educational technologies and tools; will also collaborate with the team in providing training and technical support on digital learning.

Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, education, communications, information technology, curriculum design or related field; one to three years experience producing and delivering digital media, instructional materials and web pages in an educational environment; experience with graphic and multimedia authoring software and Web site design software; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master’s degree in instructional technology, education, communication, information technology, curriculum design or related field; three plus years’ experience in course design, curriculum design, e-learning or instructional technology, preferably in higher education; proficiency in Canvas platform; experience designing and supporting courses in various disciplines. Experience in providing training and support on instructional technology, Learning Management Systems (LMSs), content authoring and other digital learning tools, familiarity with digital learning course quality review standards and process, familiarity with emerging technologies.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Collaborate with faculty or subject matter experts (SMEs) on designing and developing digital learning courses, learning materials and resources.
• Assist faculty and SMEs on optimal design of curriculum and instruction and the effective use of digital learning technologies.
• Follow the processes and track the course development projects.
• Provide professional and technical support and training to faculty and students on using LMS and other digital learning tools.
• Consult and support faculty and SMEs on following the design principles and quality standards to develop best practices for effective, engaging, accessible and innovative learning experience.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies such as AI in teaching and learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position does not provide a remote work schedule.

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