Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-10-20
Req: R-043271
Job Title

Instructional Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Office Of Academic Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective staff member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.

SUMMARY:

The Instructional Designer I, under general supervision, supports the development of classroom, hybrid or online courses. Assist in the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design. Organizes and prioritizes tasks.
• Leads course design and development projects. Administers and maintains online faculty development courses/resources.
• Assists with planning and coordinating materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.
• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, pedagogies, and applications.
• Designs online modules. Assists with course review using university adopted standards.
• Assists with remediation of course content for accessibility, including PDF, Word, etc.
• Assists with incorporating Adobe Creative Campus assignments and assessments into course design, and corresponding training.
• Assists with training for Blackboard Ally

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

2 to 3 years experience in course design or e-learning, preferably in higher education. Quality Matters Experience. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and incorporating assessments into courses, including but not limited to Spark, Rush, and similar software programs.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Titles of positions supervised (Administrative Coordinator, Assistant Director, Student Workers, Graduate Assistants etc)t

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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