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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 2 days ago

Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT - UTK

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Instructional Designer & Developer for Digital Learning. This role involves collaborating with faculty to develop online courses, managing instructional design projects, and implementing assessment tools to enhance online teaching and learning.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and other instructional design team members to develop courses in line with the university's "Engaged Online Course Initiative." Support faculty through a series of available professional development opportunities, from trainings/webinars through comprehensive course design and development

Manage instructional design projects to support the complete development of individual courses and program development

Independently consult with individual faculty as well as instructional staff across the university to support the effective use and implementation of best practices in online teaching and learning

Develop and implement appropriate assessment tools to effectively evaluate programming and to assist faculty in examining their teaching to make continuous improvements in their practice

Engage in professional development activities related to online and hybrid teaching and learning, instructional design, and educational technology to stay current in the field

Qualification

Online teaching best practicesInstructional design modelsLearning management systemsUniversal design principlesDigital multimedia developmentAI applications in educationCourse designDevelopmentAssessment tool developmentPedagogy knowledgeWritten communication

Required

Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment

Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods

Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories

Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards

High proficiency in a modern LMS, such as Canvas

Strong written communication skills

Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction

Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions

Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses

Knowledge in developing digital multimedia assets that may include video, graphics, or games

Knowledge of AI and its applications in higher education

Graduate degree (master's or doctoral) in instructional design, online education, education technology, learning science, adult learning or related field; or Bachelor's degree, with at least two years of professional experience

Preferred

Knowledge in developing eLearning material using software like Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, and other tools for interactive learning

Expertise in specialized areas of instructional design, particularly STEM, science/laboratory instruction, gamified learning, and/or simulations and interactive modules

Benefits

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Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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