Instructional Designer

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Instructional Designer will work within the school's Teaching & Learning Unit with faculty and instructional staff to design and support existing and future online, hybrid, and fully in-person undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning programs that are accessible, engaging, innovative and compliant with campus and school policies and quality standards. The instructional design role also includes consulting with faculty and instructional staff on pedagogical best practices and contributing to professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will promote excellence in teaching and student experience through well-designed courses and data-informed improvements. The WSB instructional designer will engage with faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and colleagues across campus.

Responsibilities: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I (TL003)
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II (TL004) Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
- Two or more years of post-degree experience in educational settings.
- Experience in curriculum design and development using a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, etc.).
- Experience in curriculum delivery (e.g. classroom instruction, online teaching, professional development training).
- Exemplary written communication skills

Preferred:
- Working expertise with Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Collaboration Software (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, Box)
- Proficiency in Canvas Learning Management System
- Experience in collaborating with other professionals in the design, development, and delivery of a curriculum or learning experience in a higher education setting
- Proven ability to work in teams, bringing an enthusiastic and professional attitude that enhances the morale of others in the work and learning environment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to meet all deadlines with high-quality work.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.

Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Dan Bonazza
dan.bonazza@wisc.edu
608-263-1189
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I(TL003) or Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II(TL004)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/TEACHING & LEARNING SUPP

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

303052-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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