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Job Title

Instructional Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office Of Information Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.54 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer I P9, under general supervision, supports the development of classroom, hybrid or online courses. Assist in the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ 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. Organizes and prioritizes tasks.

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

+ Assists with planning and coordinating materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.

+ Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process.

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

+ Designs online modules. Assists with course review.

+ Develops and trains faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.

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.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Acts as administrator of the Learning Management System and maintains a database of online development courses.

Education and Experience

+ Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

+ Experience – No previous experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Computer Information Systems applicable field.

+ Certification as a facilitator in Quality Matters in face-to-face or online formats.

+ Certification as a peer reviewer of Quality Matters courses.

+ Working knowledge of Blackboard as user, administrator, and trainer.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

+ Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Online course design principles and practices.

Ability to:

+ Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Present information clearly and concisely.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

+ Evening and weekend work may be required

+ Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

+ Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ 3 professional references and their full contact information

+ Unofficial transcripts

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.