Texas State University · 1 day ago
Instructional Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$5,000/mo - $5,000/mo
2+ years expTexas State University is seeking an Instructional Designer to design online instructional materials. The role involves collaboration with faculty to develop instructional content, evaluate design effectiveness, and manage projects related to online course development.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Share instructional design principles, processes, and effective uses of technology with stakeholders to enhance teaching and learning:
Collaborate with faculty on the development of objectives aligned to instructional activities and assessments
Collaborate with faculty on content generation, including editing and in some cases drafting instructional content
Evaluate the effectiveness of design approaches
Design and develop media-rich instructional materials:
Perform front-end analyses, develop design documentation, conduct quality assurance reviews, and evaluate learning using formative evaluation techniques
Research and appropriately integrate technology into the design of instructional materials
Effectively manage projects:
Develop high-level and detailed project schedules, track progress against milestones, and ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner
Ensure ongoing communication of project status to team members and management
Proactively identify and manage risks to successful project completion and implementation
Perform other duties as assigned, including:
Stay current on topics and methodologies that support assigned job duties
Collaborate with staff to brainstorm ideas and solve problems, check that specifications are clear and achievable, and ensure that the design intent is realized
Identify design or process issues and analyze solutions to inform design standards, templates, and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent
2-4 years of instructional design experience in an online higher education or training environment
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and models
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the development and delivery of online courses, including knowledge of effective multimedia integration in web-based courses, web-based and multimedia tools and their use in online instructional materials, interface design principles to facilitate instructional effectiveness, and formative evaluation techniques and analyses
Experience consulting with faculty or other subject matter experts on the design and implementation of online course materials
Experience designing online curricula, including writing instructional design specifications and applying strategies to convert face-to-face instructional activities to online delivery
Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a collaborative team with a wide variety of stakeholders
Efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills
Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with course management systems, such as Canvas
Proficiency with commonly used e-learning authoring tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Online portfolio showcasing applicant's instructional design work
The instructional designer will collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses and consult on topics related to learning design and technology integration
Some travel may be required
Preferred
Master's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent
2-4 years of instructional design experience
Experience consulting with faculty on the design and implementation of online course materials
Experience providing faculty development in online learning and teaching
Experience converting face-to-face, college-level courses to distance and hybrid courses
Experiencing managing projects teams of 3 or more people
Proficiency with course management systems, such as Sakai or Blackboard
Proficiency with commonly used e-learning authoring tools
Experience consulting on the design of on-ground active-learning/collaborative classrooms
Experience training faculty on best practices in the use of collaborative classrooms, with a focus on active learning strategies
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
Company
Texas State University
Texas State University is the fourth-largest university in the state of Texas and has 10 colleges and 50 schools and departments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Cemetery AdministrationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-12-10Grant· $0.16M
2024-06-17Grant· $0.34M
2023-06-21Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Babatunde Adebiyi, PhD
Doctoral Candidate and Co-founder at SurgePower Materials
Eric Algoe
Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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