Instructional Designer

Title: Instructional Designer

Employee Classification: Instructional Designer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost

Department: DAL-Digital Learning-513200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: 60,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Office of Digital Learning and Instructional Technology (DLIT) is a diverse team of professionals supporting all distance-learning efforts at UNT Dallas.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer.This position is responsible for the systematic design and development of hybrid/online courses as well as related training and faculty support. Serves as project manager working with faculty, academic leadership, and the senior instructional designer.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Library Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of learning and instructional design theories and adult theory.
• Working knowledge of ADDIE Model, Backward Design, educational design, and curriculum development.
• Working knowledge of college level courseware and ability to apply that understanding to course development.
• Knowledge of Fair Use and copyright issues that apply to online course delivery.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement instructional multimedia products.
• Demonstrated skill in application of current technologies (desktop applications, internet, multimedia).
• Analytical skills in project management and assessment knowledge.
• Ability to apply proficient writing skills to author courseware.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in Instructional design, library science, or related field.
• Experience with Quality Matters.
• Knowledge of Canvas, or other learning management platform.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Act as lead designer and project manager responsible for executing the end-to-end analysis, design, and development process for individual projects.
• Systematic instructional design for hybrid/online courses (including course approvals) maintenance/refresh of our already developed courses.
• Training focused primarily on the design of effective hybrid/online course as well as andragogy and pedagogy.
• Supports instructional design by creating and revising course design documents and other related materials.
• Serve as overflow for instructional technology training and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with all members of the team to secure the appropriate level of collaboration.
• Determine appropriate instructional strategies and delivery technologies to meet objectives.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M - F, 8 - 5

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.