Instructional Development Specialist - CBA Online Programs,College of Business Administration Job Chicago Illinois USA,Education /

Instructional Development Specialist

The Instructional Development Specialist will collaborate with the teaching faculty to create and enhance online course materials that increase the flexibility of the college's offerings, maintain the academic integrity of the curriculum, utilize technology to improve pedagogy, and create a high-quality and consistent learning experience for all students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Using the current learning management system (LMS) and learning technologies supported by the campus, CBA faculty can develop engaging, accessible, equitable, and inclusive new online programs/courses.
Enhancing and updating current programs/online courses, including the creation of templates based on the Master Teacher Model being used, updating academic content, assisting instructors with LMS Maintenance, and use of the latest technologies and resources.
Help other Instructional Designers to prepare course shells in the learning management system for the upcoming semester, assist with having the course contents moved from a prior term or course master, and update the templates as needed.
Consult with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence and the Media Studio on new and existing course technologies, tools, and online teaching advancements.
Keep current with new instructional technologies available to students and faculty and relevant academic and social issues by participating in workshops and training provided by multiple sources.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching OR

Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

Instructional Development Specialist - CBA Online Programs, College of Business Administration