Instructional Designer #495584
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20112217
Position Title:Instructional Designer #495584
FTE:1.00
Position Type:Staff
Department:Distance Education Admin & Support
Job Summary/Basic Function:Under general direction of the Director for Instructional Design, the Instructional Designer is responsible for online course development efforts within the Division. Researches and assesses online educational needs and develops online programs, courses, materials, technology, and learning approaches accordingly.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include:
- Design and facilitate workshops to support faculty and staff in quality assessment, evaluation mechanisms, threaded discussions, multimedia and other digital resources in new and existing online and hybrid courses.
- Responsible for assisting faculty and staff with new and emerging technology strategies in delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
- Collaborate with Director and Chair to conduct a needs assessment and usability analysis to support course redesign and enhancements.
- Develop a systematic instructional design model and components for developing technology rich learning environments
- Play a key role in the course production process, working with faculty, administrators and Blackboard support to ensure course revision and development deadlines are met.
- Under limited supervision, research, write, and/or edit material consulting with faculty as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Health insurance and other benefits as an employee of the State of Texas.
- Tuition assistance is provided to employee, a spouse and/or eligible dependent children.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated technology skills and ability – LMS management, online presentation development, graphical layout, digital audio and video, HTML coding and editing.
- Effective communication, collaboration, teambuilding, and project management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize projects and activities
- Experience with distance learning programs
- Familiarity with common learning management systems
- Understanding of pedagogical principles of instructional systems
- Ability to apply existing and emerging educational technologies in online and hybrid courses
- In depth understanding of instructional design issues related to teaching and learning
- Strong problem solving skills
- Experience providing professional development workshops
- Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous tasks
- Advance technology skills
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference Statement:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related area field.
- Three plus years as an instructional designer/trainer in an education or related environment
- Knowledge of accessibility to ensure online courses fully compliant to the laws and guidelines
- Knowledge of standards such as Quality Matters
- Knowledge of graphic design
- Experience with design and development of instructor videos
- Experience with conducting research in the area of emerging instructional design technologies and methodologies, especially related to online education
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary:Commensurate
Posting Date:09/20/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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