Instructional Design Specialist

Job Title

Instructional Design Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are  

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.  

What we want

The Instructional Design Specialist (IDS) works as part of the Instructional Design Team within the Bush School’s Office of Extended Education to create, redesign, and maintain Web-based academic courses. Works with Instructional Designer and faculty Subject Matter Experts in design and development of courses; monitors the course developing process to meet course offering deadlines; monitors course integrity as it relates to assessment; reviews courses for quality.

What you need to know

Salary:  $40,000

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Two years of related experience in the design and development of online instructional materials.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of multi-media and software or related programs.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college in Educational/Instructional Design or a related discipline.

• At least one year experience designing and producing instruction for online delivery.

• At least one year of experience with online learning technologies (e.g. LMS s, web conferencing tec.).

• Knowledge of effective instructional design methodologies.

• Ability to edit HTML and audio/video files using Camtasia.

• Knowledge and understanding of graphics software.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work with population.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Knowledge of ADA compliance for online learning.

• Understanding of current web tools for online learning communities (e.g. social

• networking). Teaching or training experience.

Job Responsibilities

Instructional Design Support

• Supports the Instructional Designer with designs, re-designs, and updates of innovative and engaging online academic courses using a working knowledge of instructional design principles in combination with new online learning technologies.

• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts in the planning and scheduling of the design and development of courses.

• Monitors the course development process to meet course offering deadline.

• Monitors course integrity as it relates to assessment, and reviewing course design quality.

Media Editing

• Creates and/or edits graphics, audio, and video for online delivery with storyboards and media editing software.

LMS Maintenance

• Works within Learning Management System to support the Instructional Designer through facilitation of course administration with regularly scheduled course procedures such as backups and template configurations.

Faculty Support

• May assist with some general course administration duties.

Why Texas A&M University? 

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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

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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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.