Instructional Designer II

Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean of Business Administration

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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders.

What we want

We have several Instructional Designer II, opportunities. The instructional designers will independently participate in the design and development of innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content in alignment with instructional design and pedagogical best practices. Our designers will work in partnership with faculty, subject matter experts, and the Mays Business School staff to develop digitally enhanced courses that promote student engagement and interactivity with course content, peers, and instructors for programs, departments, and units across Mays Business School. Through the learning design process, the designers collaborate with faculty to create high-quality learning experiences and materials that align with program objectives. Our Instructional Designers may also research and evaluate emerging instructional design innovations as well as organize, prioritize, and coordinate course development deliverables. Our Instructional Designers develop faculty resources and training materials to support the design process. If you meet the qualifications below and are passionate about designing learning content and promoting student engagement, we invite you to apply to be considered for one of our Instructional Designer II, opportunities.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning and literacy, or training and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply instructional design theories, principles, best practices, and current trends in teaching and learning to the design & development of innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content.
• Knowledge of quality design standards such as Quality Matters, OLC Scorecard, or similar rubrics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and work collaboratively and professionally with others.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work Evening and/or Weekend work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning & literacy, or training and development.
• Experience curating, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing instructional materials.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative, engaging, and accessible online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content.
• Experience interacting with faculty and students to provide support.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment Proficiency in Canvas and contemporary learning technologies, and in the use of basic programming relating to online learning (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management best practices and tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrated performance in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Instructional Design - Designs activities that promote interactivity with the content, between students, and between students and instructors. Builds learning content in the TAMU Canvas environment. Collaborates with faculty to locate and evaluate learning materials, to include open educational resources (OER) and third-party media. Provides training and resources on the topics of copyright and fair use. Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) on the planning of media assets, to include video, audio, graphics, and other appropriate media. Remains abreast of emerging trends in online instruction, pedagogy, and tools particularly those related to copyright issues, accessibility, and the use of open educational resources. 15%: Quality Assurance Evaluates the quality of courses using a course quality rubric established as a standard by Mays Business School.

• Project Management - Monitors progress, anticipates and troubleshoots roadblocks, re-calibrates deliverables and timelines, and communicates frequently with the director about the progress of all assigned projects. Builds collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders through face-to-face, digital, and remote communication channels. Manages communications and utilizes excellent time management skills to complete projects. Uses project management system to document project progress. Maintains documentation for each project. Reports on learning design project progress. Manages and maintains digital asset library for graphic design projects.

• Faculty Development - Develops guides, resources, and training materials to support faculty with the learning design process and research-based best practices in teaching and learning across teaching modalities, and the digital learning environment. Provides training to faculty on the LMS and other tools associated with the digital learning environments (e.g., instructional technologies, Zoom and other third-party tools).

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.