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Instructional Designer

Employer: University of Massachusetts Boston
Location: UMass Boston

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job no: 502833
Position Type: Hourly
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Healey Library
Date opened: Sep 11 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 11 2019 Eastern Daylight Time

General Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the part-time Instructional Designer contributes to the development and execution of interactive participatory archiving training modules. The incumbent, in close collaboration with the Project Manager, will lead the design, development, and implementation steps of the instructional design process and build an online resource that will support the participatory archiving and digital preservation communities. The position will be a total of 10-15 hours a week over the course of 12 months. The rate is $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Examples of Duties:

Review survey and assessment data collected prior to the design and development phase to extract key findings that will guide project development;

Work closely with the core project team individually and collectively to storyboard and design an interconnected series of informational and training modules;

Select an appropriate web platform and/or learning management system on which to build and publish the product, preferably using open source programs;

Conduct subject matter expert interviews to determine, recommend, and document project instructional standards, learner engagement strategies, and an evaluation plan;

Build accompanying resources using content, expertise, and guidance provided by the Project Manager and core project team;

Consult project partners and other subject-matter experts as needed to clarify content for project;

Create instructional videos;

Collaborate with the Project Manager on a “soft launch” of the product to collect feedback;

Revise the training modules for formal launch based on feedback;

Train project team members to update and maintain product resources; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Teaching experience and familiarity with a variety of online instructional technologies, software, and programs, including learning management systems and authoring tools like blogs and wikis.

Ability to interpret client needs and produce instructional materials;

Ability to collect, process, and simplify complex information from diverse sources;

Knowledge of best practices related to online teaching and learning;

Familiarity with adult learning principles and best practices;

Familiarity with a wide variety of educational technology tools and formats, including web pages, videos, audio, assessments, blogs, wikis, and other interactives;

Ability to customize site interface using CSS/XSLT and HTML;

Familiarity with learning management system platforms (e.g., Blackboard, LearnDash, forma.lms, or Eliademy);

Familiarity with graphic design and development tools, including Adobe Photoshop/Premiere;

Familiarity with Google G Suite, including especially Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Sheets;

Ability to juggle complex projects with competing priorities and meet deadlines;

Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Ability to solve complex and original problems;

Proven success in working in a collaborative environment;

Ability to work effectively both in-person and remotely; and

Ability to attend regular in-person meetings on campus at UMass Boston.

Application Instructions:

Please send a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and examples of previous work to Sarah Collins (Sarah.Collins@umb.edu) with the subject line “Instructional Designer Application.”

Salary Range: $25-$35/hr

This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

Applications close: Oct 11 2019 Eastern Daylight Time

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Working at University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. The scenic waterfront campus is located next to the John F. Kennedy Library, with easy access to downtown Boston.

The second-largest campus in the UMass system, UMass Boston combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university. With a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students easily interact with professors because most teaching occurs in small class sizes. Ninety-three percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

UMass Boston’s academic excellence is reflected by a growing student body of nearly 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s eight colleges offer more than 100 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. The University Honors Program serves 300 students who thrive on intellectual challenge. Enriched courses probe more deeply into theory or venture further into application.

UMass Boston’s diverse student body provides a global context for student learning, and its location in a major U.S. city provides connections to employers in industries such as finance, health care, technology, service, and education, offering students opportunities to gain valuable in-school experience via internships, clinicals, and other career-related placements.

More than 100 student organizations — including clubs, literary magazines, newspaper, radio station, art gallery, and 16 NCAA Division III sports teams — offer a rich campus life. Students live throughout Greater Boston and in apartment communities just steps from the campus, and enjoy the rich amenities, cultural attractions, and educational opportunities that make the city the biggest and best college town in the nation.

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