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Texas A&M University · 2 months ago

Instructional Designer III

Canyon, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

West Texas A&M University is seeking an Instructional Designer III to lead the development and support for classroom, hybrid, or online courses. This role involves collaborating with faculty and staff, managing course design projects, and providing training on instructional technologies.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses

Consults and leads faculty and/or staff with instructional design

Manages course design and development projects

Administers and maintains online development courses/resources

Provides technical support and troubleshooting for faculty and students in the WTAMU Learning Management System as well as other instructional technologies

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

Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications

Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends

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 design recommendations. Researches, reviews, and recommends software, multimedia applications, and web-based educational technologies

Performs usability studies and creates reports

Creates training materials and conducts training sessions for faculty and/or students including, but not limited to: self-help documents, online tutorials, instructional videos and other training modalities to assist faculty with the use of course management tools, instructional design concepts and other instructional technologies

Works daily to ensure that areas of the Department of Academic Technology are in compliance with West Texas A&M University rules and procedures, as well as with the Texas A&M University System, PCI security standards, and/or other standards such as FERPA, copyright laws, accessibility regulations and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Texas Administrative Codes (TAC) 202

Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses

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 as assigned

Qualification

Instructional designLearning Management SystemsCourse developmentAdult learning theoriesAuthoring softwareTechnical supportInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four (4) years of related experience in instructional design

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Knowledge of online course design principles and practices

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system

Preferred

Master's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Six (6) years of related experience

Knowledge of adult learning theories, assessment, and evaluation in course design and development in content areas

Demonstrated experience in course development and training

Working knowledge of authoring software, Adobe CS and Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to work independently to design and develop workshops and supporting documentation and tutorials

Demonstrated proficiency in working within a learning management system in the role of developer, faculty and/or technical support

Must possess excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills

Must possess the ability to establish goals, meet deadlines, organize workflow and projects

Must possess effective teamwork, organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans

Additional health and lifestyle programs

Optional retirement savings opportunities

Paid leave programs

13-15 paid holidays each year

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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