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University of Maryland · 1 week ago

Instructional Designer

College Park, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide course design and development support for online programs.

Consult on effective online and digital pedagogy.

Assist faculty and subject matter experts in building online programs.

Develop courses and online program modules.

Apply instructional design theory into practice.

Solve instructional challenges in online and blended learning environments.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to create engaging learning experiences.

Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Create and maintain clear documentation and instructional materials.

Qualification

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Instructional DesignOnline Course DesignInclusive LearningAssessment DesignProject ManagementVideo EditingQuality Matters RubricInstructional DevelopmentDesign MethodologiesMS OfficeG-SuiteAuthoring ToolsAdaptive LearningConsulting ServicesDocumentationEnglish LanguageDeadline ManagementFaculty EngagementTechnology IntegrationProblem-SolvingCollaborationCreativityFlexibilityInnovationCommunicationOrganizationSelf-DirectionMotivation

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Distance Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Learning and Literacy, Industry experience or Higher Education. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substituted (including applicable coursework/training in learning sciences/design).

1 to 3 years of experience working as an instructional designer or a similar role within a higher education or industry setting.

Experience supporting and managing online credit and/or non-credit course design and development projects.

Experience with or demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive and equitable learning experiences.

Experience in designing authentic assessments and engaging co

Experience in collaborating with teams and clients to manage expectations.

Experience with basic video editing and lecture capture (such as Panopto).

Experience with the Quality Matters rubric to develop detailed design documents that are used to guide content production.

Ability to recommend and implement solutions to complex instructional development problems.

Brainstorm innovative strategies and design instructional content to meet the learning needs of different types of learners and environments.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects both independently and in a collaborative environment. to contributing to the School’s work in developing an environment that is inclusive and supportive of diversity.

Extremely well-versed in the application of design methodologies including but not limited to: ADDIE model, SAM, backward design, and interactive learning experiences.

Ability to be creative, flexible, and innovative in course design.

Highly proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite and G-Suite.

Demonstrated expertise in using authoring tools such as Captivate and Storyline to create sophisticated adaptive learning content.

Demonstrated expertise in creating sophisticated adaptive learning content.

Ability to provide instructional, curriculum, and technical design consulting services to subject matter experts.

Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, superior organizational skills, self-direction, and motivation are a must.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines.

Ability to foster faculty enthusiasm for and engagement in the use of innovative technologies for teaching.

Ability to create, update, and maintain clear documentation and other instructional materials (manuals, multimedia and online tutorials) for faculty.

Driven by standards of excellence and committed to continuous improvement.