University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 day ago
Instructional Designer (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university. The Instructional Designer will create upskilling research projects and courses to educate faculty and staff in designing high-quality online instruction, utilizing effective instructional design processes and emerging educational technologies.
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Responsibilities
Develops offline/online upskilling educational and research projects for faculty on trends in instructional design and learning technologies: conducts data research and analysis, interviews experts, prepares materials on specific aspects of education, and performs competitive analysis of best practices in using advanced educational technologies and teaching methods
Develops, coordinates, and delivers training/seminars/workshops for faculty and staff in the effective implementation of instructional design best practices (e.g., ADDIE, gamification, microlearning, storytelling)
Works in cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for communicating to the target audience about projects through internal and external channels (platforms, websites, newsletters)
Consults and collaborates regularly with university faculty to plan for and design courses (online, hybrid and face-to-face) including, but not limited to, finalizing course goals and learning objectives, course alignment and outline, and plans for the use of media and technology in the course utilizing a multimodal course design strategy
Provides quality assurance for all developed courses to ensure the highest delivery of standards in learning design, accessibility, and course consistency; manage projects in the assessment and improvement of current online, hybrid and face-to-face courses; and program development and innovative course design and delivery
Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet IDEAS and University goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant professional experience
Comprehensive knowledge of instructional design theories and methodologies
Knowledge of trending approaches/technologies/standards (e.g., Gamification, Active learning, Social Learning, Project-based learning) and software products used in higher education (AI services, Canvas LMS, Quizzes, Articulate Rise, H5P, EchoVideo, Qualtrics, Canva, video creation tools like Powtoon or Vyond)
Experience developing course materials in an LMS (Canvas preferred)
Strong Project Management skills. Able to manage time and multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, accomplish goals, and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze and process large volumes of informational materials and to structure information
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to proofread, edit, and produce effective written materials and presentations
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience, work independently and/or with multiple constituencies, speak or make presentations before groups, conduct effective training
Strong skills in IT, visual presentation designing and developing clear instructional materials in written, graphic, audio, video, or multimedia form, with creativity and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in design and development of technology-based instructional content across a broad range of disciplines; integrating graphic, text, and audio elements in multimedia learning materials
Experience working with instructors in a higher education environment
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
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Alejandro Reuss
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