Instructional Designer

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 13 Aug 2021

Posting Details


Position Number: 125735
Title: Inst Designer
Functional Title: Instructional Designer
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: ENGR-Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The instructional Designer (ID) in Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland works collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop and facilitate online, blended, web enhanced and flipped courses for graduate programs. The ID designs and delivers training on educational technology used within the institution including LMS, lecture capture, synchronous tools, plagiarism detection tools, and the institution’s proprietary content management system. This position also provides faculty and administrators with one-to-one instructional design assistance including building experiential learning opportunities in conjunction with external business partners. 
 
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in instructional design or related work experience. 
• Experience with course design software such as Articulate, Storyline, Captivate and/or Adobe Creative Suite 
• Experience in designing authentic assessments and engaging course content. 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
• Knowledge of learning management systems, such as Canvas 
• Knowledge of instructional software such as TurningPoint, Respondus, Panopto, etc. 
• Extremely well versed in application of design methodologies including but not limited to: backward design, e-learning blueprint, design thinking, and interactive learning experiences. 
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and innovative in course design. 
• Ability to provide instructional, curriculum and technical design consulting services to subject matter experts (faculty).
Preferences:
• Master’s degree in instructional design, distance education, or instructional technology. 
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines. 
• Ability to foster faculty enthusiasm for and engagement in the use of innovative technologies for teaching. 
• Highly proficient computer skills to include MS Office Suite and learning management systems. 
• Experience in collaborating with teams and clients to manage expectations. 
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, superior organizational skills, self- direction, and motivation a must. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines. 
• Proficient in HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Final Cut Pro. 
• Experience supporting blended, flipped, or online courses in a higher education environment 
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. 
 
Repetitive motion. 
 
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 
 
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. 
 
Ability to work adjustable hours as necessary – some early mornings and late evenings will be required. 
 
Must be able to traverse the campus to attend meetings.
Posting Date: 07/26/2021
Closing Date: 08/13/2021
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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