Instructional Designer Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary 201909196621 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $69,000 - $119,200 Position Information The Instructional Designer 4 will serve as a practice lead in the use of instructional design models and strategies; perform as a technical specialist in the adoption of emerging educational technologies, and act as a liaison with the larger campus community, particularly in translating classroom teaching practices into student centered, active, authentic, and connected learning experiences. In this capacity, the Instructional Designer 4 will initiate and participate in cross-functional teams, to help design, develop, and facilitate high impact Academic Engagement projects, programs, and policies, that align with the UCR 2020 strategic plan goals of Academic Excellence, Access, Diversity, and Engagement. Please note: The budgeted hiring range for this position is up to $92,000. Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Advanced degree in Instructional Design or related area. Preferred
Certifications Certification Requirement Quality Matters Course Certification Preferred
Experience Experience Requirement 1 year Teaching experience in online/hybrid format. Preferred 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required Candidates should possess a portfolio showing a demonstrated progression of challenging learning design projects and expertise in the field of instructional/educational technology. Preferred 2 years Project management, team leadership, systems implementation and/or development. Preferred
Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Minimum Requirements Advanced knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning.
Thorough knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training.
Expert level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization.
Advanced knowledge of applying adult learning theories and education methodologies in creative ways.
Advanced understanding of business strategies and market priorities related to online learning and achievement of organizational goals.
Advanced ability to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems and content creation tools.
Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.
Advanced analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, collaboration and negotiation skills.
Advanced knowledge of e-learning strategies including but not limited to courses (e.g., processes and technologies, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development.

Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside was included in the (August 2018) edition of The Princeton Review's "The Best 382 Colleges."


• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (August 2017) Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked UC Riverside among the top 151 institutions. This survey bills itself as "the most trustworthy precursor of global rankings of the world's top 500 universities."


• In 2016, UCR was recognized for graduation rate success by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) for achieving near parity across racial-ethnic, socio-economic, and gender boundaries.


• UCR ranks among the Top 15 Public Research Universities in the nation, as identified by the 2017 Washington Monthly.


• In 2017, two separate reports from the Education Trust celebrated UCR as a national leader for African American and Latino student success. UCR was one of just three schools to be named top-performing institutions in both reports and the only California campus recognized among 18 top-performing colleges and universities in the nation for high black student graduation rates.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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