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Universities of Wisconsin · 2 months ago

Instructional Designer (Associate or No prefix)

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$49K/yr - $66K/yr

The Universities of Wisconsin is a collaborative educational institution, and they are seeking an Instructional Designer to assist with the design, development, and enhancement of instructional activities and curricula. This role involves working closely with faculty and stakeholders to create high-quality online courses and provide professional development regarding best practices in online education.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of senior instructional design staff, meet with faculty members and/or subject matter experts to create and manage a curriculum development plan for online courses

Build strong, collaborative relationships with constituents through face-to-face and remote interactions (e.g., emails, webinars, conference calls)

Assist with the development of training materials and provide professional development to faculty regarding current research related to best practices for the development and teaching of online courses

Assist with the selection, review, and integration of educational technologies to support pedagogical aims

Provide training to faculty on the use of the learning management system and other associated educational technologies

Coordinate with media staff on the creation of a media plan and associated content

Assist with the identification and communication of opportunities to improve the learning experience for all students, especially those related to accessibility, and collaboratively work with faculty to carry out this work

Aid faculty in locating and evaluating educational resources, and provide guidance on issues related to copyright and fair use guidelines

Maintain a commitment to practitioner scholarship by keeping abreast of emerging theories and practices

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Learning theory knowledgeInstructional design modelsLearning management systemsProject management strategiesCommunication skillsCustomer service skillsTraining developmentEducational technology proficiencyCollaboration skills