Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT

Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT-240000021F

Description

Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT

(Multiple positions, Remote Optional)

Digital Learning at UT is a newly created unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

The instructional designer / developer for online teaching and learning will work with UTK instructional faculty and Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate quality online and hybrid courses and programs, and will lead and manage instructional design projects that impact academic units. The person in this position will help the university meet Chancellor Plowman's strategic goal of expanding educational opportunities beyond the Knoxville campus through the development and delivery of robust and engaging online programs and courses.

Salary : $55,000-$60,000 Instructional Designer I

Qualifications

Primary job responsibilities include :

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and other instructional design team members to develop courses in line with the university's "Engaged Online Course Initiative." Support faculty through a series of available professional development opportunities, from trainings / webinars through comprehensive course design and development.
• Manage instructional design projects to support the complete development of individual courses and program development; Develop multimedia products for online courses.
• Independently consult with individual faculty as well as instructional staff across the university to support the effective use and implementation of best practices in online teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment tools to effectively evaluate programming and to assist faculty in examining their teaching so as to make continuous improvements in their practice.
• Engage in professional development activities related to online and hybrid teaching and learning, instructional design, and educational technology in order to stay current in the field.

Strong candidates will have :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Required Education and Experience :

For best consideration, interested candidates should submit a completed applicant file including attaching a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and any additional application materials by October 10, 2024.Please check that any attached documents you would like considered as part of your application are marked as "relevant files".

This position is eligible for fully remote work for candidates located in the United States.

Job

Other Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Digital Learning At Ut

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteKnoxville

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2024, 2 : 32 : 51 PM