Instructional Designer III

Instructional Designer III

Job Title
Instructional Designer III

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Office Of Information Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer III, under general supervision, leads the development and support for the classroom, hybrid or online courses. Leads and manages the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices. Manages and leads project work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses following Quality Matters rubric.
  
• Consults and leads faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
  
• Manages course design and development projects. Acts as administrator of Blackboard and maintains online development courses/resources.
  
• Oversees and manages the planning and coordinating materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.
  
• Leads faculty and /or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design. Researches, reviews, and recommends software, multimedia applications, and web- based educational technologies.
  
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
  
• Designs online modules. Leads and manages the course review process.
  
• Plans, develops, and provides guidance for faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.
  
• Trains faculty and students on instructional technology tools used in the Teaching and Learning process.
  
• Performs usability studies and creates reports.
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
  
• Experience - Four years of related experience in instructional design.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, or Education.
  
• QM certifications as a QM peer, master, or facilitator.
  

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  
• Online course design principles and practices.
  
• Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
  

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Present information clearly and concisely.
  

Licensing / Professional Certification - None.

Physical Requirements - None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may be required.
  

First review of applications will be October 8, 2021

Salary: $44,912/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Instructional-Designer-III_R-042510-1

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