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Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

At Texas A&M University School of Law, we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

What we want

The Instructional Designer II, based in Fort Worth, TX, under general supervision, leads and supports the development of hybrid and online courses. Plans, develops, and delivers training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, immerging educational technology and best practices. Leads project work.

What you need to know

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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

+ Two years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ 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 present information clearly and concisely.

+ Knowledge and ability to implement accessibility on digital content.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Masters in Curricular Design or related experience working with students or faculty

+ Experience with Learning Management Systems i.e. Canvas

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development

+ Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.

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

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

+ Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.

+ Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.

Faculty Support and Training

+ Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.

+ Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design.

+ Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

Course Review and Quality Assurance

+ Review the course modules and mediate the course files to be accessible and meet ADA needs

+ Leads the course review process and make suggestions for improvement. ​

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.