Instructional Designer (Open-Rank)
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- University of Colorado - Denver and the Health Sciences Center
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Instructional Designer (Open-Rank) - 26343 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver
Digital Strategy and Learning
Instructional Designer (Open-Rank)
Position # 798071 – Requisition #26343
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Digital Strategy and Learning has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Instructional Designer (Open-Rank) position.
The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu.
Jobs in this career family provide general business operations of the organization or a combination of operational responsibilities covering multiple career families. Functions include institutional research, statistical analysis, policy development and review, strategic planning and broad unit business operations such as parking and transportation services, risk management, childcare services, real estate and property management, retail services or job responsibilities that combine fiscal, HR and operational management responsibilities.
Intermediate Level: Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Senior Level: Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.
Position Emphasis:
A central goal of the University of Colorado Denver's strategic plan is to become the "university for life," providing access to educational excellence over a lifetime. Citing the fact that people are living longer and switching careers more often, the plan sets the objectives to provide lifelong learning opportunities for students of all ages. CU Denver currently provides credit, noncredit, certificate, continuing and professional education offerings, through its schools and colleges, for individuals looking to expand their skills or transition into a new area.
This Instructional Designer role strategically partners with university faculty and key stakeholders to design online, hybrid, and flexible modality courses, leading through their unique expertise in instructional design, collaborative consultation, and digital pedagogy. As part of the Program Development team, the Instructional Designer will contribute to the strategic growth of digital education at CU Denver.
Supervision Received: This position reports to the Assistant Director of Instructional Design. The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Information Technology, and faculty and staff throughout the schools and colleges working on program development will also be critical partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Course and Curriculum Planning, Design & Development – 45%:
Senior Appointment:
Partnerships and Collaboration – 45%:
Senior Appointment:
University Responsibility and Professional Development – 10%:
Senior Appointment:
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.
Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $57,691 to $77,306.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Appointment:
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Senior Appointment:
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Conditions of Employment:
Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels):
Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to: Maria Zachariadis at Maria.Zachariadis@ucdenver.edu Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 27, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category: Business Services
Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30026 - VCASA/EVCASA Academic&Stdnt Af
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 8, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Maria Zachariadis Posting Contact Email: Maria.Zachariadis@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00798071
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Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver
Digital Strategy and Learning
Instructional Designer (Open-Rank)
Position # 798071 – Requisition #26343
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Digital Strategy and Learning has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Instructional Designer (Open-Rank) position.
The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu.
Jobs in this career family provide general business operations of the organization or a combination of operational responsibilities covering multiple career families. Functions include institutional research, statistical analysis, policy development and review, strategic planning and broad unit business operations such as parking and transportation services, risk management, childcare services, real estate and property management, retail services or job responsibilities that combine fiscal, HR and operational management responsibilities.
Intermediate Level: Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Senior Level: Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.
Position Emphasis:
A central goal of the University of Colorado Denver's strategic plan is to become the "university for life," providing access to educational excellence over a lifetime. Citing the fact that people are living longer and switching careers more often, the plan sets the objectives to provide lifelong learning opportunities for students of all ages. CU Denver currently provides credit, noncredit, certificate, continuing and professional education offerings, through its schools and colleges, for individuals looking to expand their skills or transition into a new area.
This Instructional Designer role strategically partners with university faculty and key stakeholders to design online, hybrid, and flexible modality courses, leading through their unique expertise in instructional design, collaborative consultation, and digital pedagogy. As part of the Program Development team, the Instructional Designer will contribute to the strategic growth of digital education at CU Denver.
Supervision Received: This position reports to the Assistant Director of Instructional Design. The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Information Technology, and faculty and staff throughout the schools and colleges working on program development will also be critical partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Course and Curriculum Planning, Design & Development – 45%:
- In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Instructional Design, engage in small and large-scale instructional projects engaging design thinking and project management principles and approaches with faculty across the university.
- Engage in continuous improvement and refinement initiatives for projects, processes, and practices related to instructional design.
- Serve as an instructional designer for academic programs and courses, partnering with faculty and academic partners.
- Utilize project charters, plans, milestones, schedules, and timelines using standard project management and agile methodologies to ensure course and curriculum design projects are completed on time.
- Clearly articulate course and curriculum designs and deliverables through all phases of the program development lifecycle.
Senior Appointment:
- Implement best practices for instructional design and curriculum development, fostering a culture of just-in-time, high-quality learning.
- Provide expert instructional design consultation to departments or schools for academic program designs, redesigns, and curricular evaluation.
- Develop and implement relevant quality norms and inclusive practices across all new and revised courses.
- Establish feedback loops related to course quality, student engagement and success for continuous improvement.
Partnerships and Collaboration – 45%:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with faculty partners and instructional staff across campus.
- Design academic courses and programs through a partnership-focused model of instructional design.
- In collaboration with the Director of Academic Technology and Training, design and facilitate relevant instructional design trainings and workshops.
- Manage timelines and development schedules for multiple concurrent course designs, ensuring that courses are designed on time at the highest level of quality.
- Coach faculty in the implementation of the designs you develop in partnership.
- Support and advance the culture of the Program Development team, fostering collaboration, trust, innovation, and authenticity both with the team and with collaborators.
Senior Appointment:
- Serve as an informal ambassador between the Program Development unit and campus faculty in individual schools and colleges.
- Advocate for student-centered teaching and design practices with a diverse range of faculty, instructional staff, and administrators.
- Work one-on-one with faculty in the conceptual design of academic courses, including outcomes development, activity design, and cultivating intentional learning experiences.
University Responsibility and Professional Development – 10%:
- Represent CU Denver at local, regional and national meetings and events and make presentations to stakeholders.
- Identify and participate in research related to instructional design and online learning, advancing knowledge and practice within the broader discipline of higher education instructional design.
- Serve fully on unit or university teams, committees, task forces, etc. as requested.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Senior Appointment:
- Explore trends, research, and new learning technologies from a design-centric perspective.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.
Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $57,691 to $77,306.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Appointment:
- Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, academic technology, or related field of study.
- One (1) year of experience in a teaching or instructional design-focused role and context.
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Senior Appointment:
- Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, academic technology, or related field of study.
- Two (2) years of experience in a teaching or instructional design-focused role and context.
- Experience working with basic workplace and academic technologies, such as Slack, G Suite, an LMS (such as Canvas), and media development tools.
- Additional professional development in instructional design and/or academic technologies including industry certifications or credentials.
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position is eligible for fully-remote work. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.
Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, academic technology, or related field of study.
- 1-2 years of experience as an instructional designer in higher education.
- 1-2 years of experience in the design and delivery of professional development for educators and diverse audiences.
- Experience collaborating with university faculty on instructional design projects and initiatives, such as course design and technology implementation.
- Experience in consultative approaches to learning design with strong relationship management skills.
- Experience with project planning and creative problem-solving.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels):
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
- Collegial team member with outstanding relationship skills and a collaborative perspective.
- Familiarity with common models and processes of instructional design, theories of online learning, and student-centered pedagogy.
- Experienced teacher in the areas of online instructional design and the purposeful integration of learning technologies into online teaching practice.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to focus on priorities, manage concurrent design projects, and set achievable timelines.
- Active pursuit of knowledge related to trends, issues, and advancements in the field of instructional design for higher education.
- Familiarity with common academic technologies such as Zoom (web conferencing), Canvas (learning management system), and Camtasia (media development).
Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to: Maria Zachariadis at Maria.Zachariadis@ucdenver.edu Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 27, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category: Business Services
Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30026 - VCASA/EVCASA Academic&Stdnt Af
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 8, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Maria Zachariadis Posting Contact Email: Maria.Zachariadis@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00798071
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