Instructional Designer

Position Title:

Instructional Designer

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular Job

Profile:
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II Position

Summary:

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applications for an Instructional Designer. This position provides support to instructors and departments in the design and development of courses for all UW-Platteville departments. While the development of online courses for programs in the Distance campus is a large part of this work, the position will also provide design and development support for alternative modality and technology-enhanced courses across the university.

The instructional design team collaborates with faculty to create effective, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that align with educational objectives. As an expert in instructional design, this position will support faculty professional development in teaching and learning, helping faculty to enhance teaching practices, leverage technology effectively, and promote inclusive and engaging learning experiences for students. Working in support of distance and alternative mode courses to create effective and engaging learning environments impacts student learning and retention.

As part of the CETL team, this position will work closely with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to support and promote online and alternative mode courses across the university in a collaborative environment.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit and paid leave eligible position, with a salary of $51,500 per year.

• Manage multiple course development and revision projects, defining scope and overseeing project timelines.
• Promote collaboration, partnership and relationships among course authors and stakeholders.
• Analyze instructional materials to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide creative solutions to varied instructional challenges.
• Develop engaging educational experiences that can be objectively...

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.