Instructional Designer for UC Online

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified individuals will be selected to fill available positions. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here . Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

Distance learning is an ever-growing segment of the University of Cincinnati’s student population, and UC Online (UCO) is the catalyst for that growth, enhancing enrollment for the programs we support every semester. Valuing integrity, excellence, connection, accountability, and innovation, we seek to improve, add efficiencies, and reduce barriers to student learning. UCO delivers a world-class experience for students seeking online flexibility and UC quality. From inquiry to graduation, we push the boundaries of what is possible and drive innovation in online education. With a student-centric approach and a data-driven decision-making model, we support students through the online lifecycle of program discovery, participation, and degree attainment. Our students realize their hope for a better future through real-life learning at an institution with a legacy of research, innovation, and accomplishment.

Responsible for providing instructional design support for current and new on-line courses to faculty, students and staff.

• Assist faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development of online and technology-facilitated courses; present programs, conduct faculty training, and help the academic programs implement new technologies and approaches for online learning.
• Assist faculty with utilizing web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional software and systems for online course development; collaborate with internal and external business partners that are critical to the success of the course such as faculty, technology/multimedia staff, virtual learning management staff, and department academic support staff to assist with course development, implementation and problem resolution.
• Develop and support current and new online courses according to established procedures; ensure that the developments of instructional materials for online courses are consistent with sound instructional design principles and standards; utilize a variety of software development tools.
• Assess the effectiveness of the experiences and revise in response to feedback.
• Contribute to ongoing research, evaluation and design of online courses and programs.
• Work as part of a team to manage online course and program development.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication with business partners.
• Research, evaluate and integrate new and emerging educational technologies for improving student learning within online courses.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized trainaing can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Two (2) years of experience in course building or course design.

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

•  Competitive salary range of $52,000 - $58,000 for this role, depending on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an awad-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on-campus activities and services.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Often

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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