• Instructional Designer III

    Texas A&M University System (Texarkana, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Instructional Designer III

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Texarkana

     

    Department

     

    Instructional Design

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $4,333.33 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    Texarkana, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Instructional Designer III, under general supervision, leads the development of and support for high-quality digital content. Leads and manages the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, pedagogy, andragogy, and best practices. Manages and leads project work.

     

    Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $52,000.00 annually.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop digital content.

    + Consults and leads faculty and/or staff with instructional design.

    + Manages course design and development projects. Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.

    + Oversees and manages the planning and coordinating of digital course materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.

    + Leads faculty and /or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design. Researches, reviews, and recommends software, multimedia applications, and digital educational technologies.

    + Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

    + 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.

    + Performs usability studies and creates reports.

    + Performs administrative duties for designated learning technologies (LMS, Quality Standards Program(s), Proctoring Solutions, Digital Media Manager, etc.)

    + 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 may be assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Four years of related experience.

    + 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Five (5) or more years of experience in instructional design

    + Sound knowledge of instructional design models, theories, and principles.

    + Proven knowledge of competency-based education, universal design, backwards design, ADA compliance, interactive learning experiences, and authentic assessment.

    + Experience with

    + Canvas or similar LMS

    + Open education resources (OER)

    + Generative AI

    + Adult learning

    + Course quality assessment rubrics such as OSCQR and QM

    + Familiarity with multimedia design principles

    + Ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment.

    Other Requirements

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality

    + Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours

    SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

    This position generally does not supervise employees.

     

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 4/06/2025 .

     

    To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

     

    Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.