The University of Kansas · 6 hours ago
Instructional Designer
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking an Instructional Designer to design competency-based learning experiences and assessment activities within the Center for Certification and Competency-Based Education. This role involves collaborating with faculty to create engaging online learning modules and ensuring alignment with design standards using the Canvas LMS.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty to design and build engaging, effective, high-quality competency-based education online learning modules for delivery in the Canvas learning management system
Enhance module content with multimedia technologies that support teaching and learning in the Canvas learning management system
Support faculty in designing or adapting learning materials to ensure alignment with Jayhawk Flex Design Standards
Upload learning materials and assessments into Canvas, adapting blueprint template as needed
Work with Digital Media Specialists and other campus partners, such as KUIT Educational Technologists, to implement and facilitate the use of technologies that support teaching and learning in the Canvas learning management system
Conduct quality and accessibility reviews of learning modules and support revisions as needed to meet Jayhawk Flex Design Standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, curriculum & instruction, educational technology, or related field
2 years of experience designing or facilitating teaching & learning experiences for adult learners and/or within higher education
Experience designing learning experiences for online/asynchronous delivery
Experience applying universal design and accessibility principles in education
Experience working with a variety of teaching and learning technologies such as Adobe products, Articulate360, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, VoiceThread, Zoom etc
Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a deadline-driven environment as evidenced by application materials and interview process
Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages, while meeting deadlines and quality standards as evidenced by application materials and interview process
Preferred
Advanced degree in instructional design or educational technology
Experience with Canvas Credentials and/or DesignPLUS course design tools
Experience with competency-based educational program design & instruction
Experience with active learning pedagogies and/or assessment approaches such as Project Based Learning (PBL), performance assessments, evidence-centered assessment design, portfolios
Experience with design thinking methods and iterative design processes, particular backwards design
Prior experience in the understanding of higher education environment and working successfully with university faculty and/or subject matters as evidenced in application materials
Experience collaborating with remote colleagues as evidenced in application materials or interview process
Benefits
Up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year
96 hours of sick leave earned per year
Nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day
A retirement program
Medical & dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Other benefit plan options
State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors
Educational and professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees
Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities
Company
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor.
10001+ employees
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