University of Houston · 13 hours ago
Sr Instructional Designer (Internal Candidats Only)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a Sr Instructional Designer to advise faculty on instructional design principles and educational technology. The role involves designing and delivering training courses, supervising staff, and coordinating educational technology efforts across the campus.
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Responsibilities
Advises university faculty in the application of complex instructional design principles and educational technology to develop courses
Provides expertise to facilitate instructional initiatives and supervises staff
Coordinates campus-wide educational technology efforts
Designs, develops and delivers information security training courses, workshops and seminars for university employees, including new employee orientation and annual HR mandatory training
Primary subject matter expert and provide consultation and support for faculty and staff
Investigate, propose, and participate in decision making for the purchase of new software and technology
Troubleshoot technical and operational issues of technology-based programs
Develops and conducts training of faculty on new academic software and technology, and directs the work of graduate technology assistants in this endeavor
Research and assist faculty in the development of new and innovative teaching experiences
Present and represent University instructional designers at conferences
Collaborate with and assist internal and system-wide instructional designers
Provide leadership in the instructional designer collaborative meetings for the University of Houston System groups
Coordinate campus-wide educational technology projects and initiatives
Perform other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge
Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed
Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience
Advises university faculty in the application of complex instructional design principles and educational technology to develop courses
Provides expertise to facilitate instructional initiatives and supervises staff
Coordinates campus-wide educational technology efforts
Designs, develops and delivers information security training courses, workshops and seminars for university employees, including new employee orientation and annual HR mandatory training
Primary subject matter expert and provide consultation and support for faculty and staff
Investigate, propose, and participate in decision making for the purchase of new software and technology
Troubleshoot technical and operational issues of technology-based programs
Develops and conducts training of faculty on new academic software and technology, and directs the work of graduate technology assistants in this endeavor
Research and assist faculty in the development of new and innovative teaching experiences
Present and represent University instructional designers at conferences
Collaborate with and assist internal and system-wide instructional designers
Provide leadership in the instructional designer collaborative meetings for the University of Houston System groups
Coordinate campus-wide educational technology projects and initiatives
Perform other job-related duties as required
Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings
Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents
Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality
Preferred
Higher Education experience
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
2025-12-04
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