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Texas A&M University is hiring an Instructional Designer I. This position involves designing and developing engaging classroom, hybrid, and online courses, supporting faculty and staff in instructional design and best practices, and integrating educational technologies. Responsibilities include collaborating with instructors on course development, providing training, and managing instructional projects.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include course design, faculty support and training, and project management.
Requires knowledge of Canvas, Learning Management Systems, and Articulate Storyline 360.
Proposed Minimum Salary is $48,000 annually.
Minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and 1+ year of instructional design experience.
Benefits include comprehensive insurance packages and flexible spending accounts.
Offers 12-15 days of annual paid holidays and monthly sick and vacation leave.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Access to professional development resources and wellness programs.

Instructional Designer I Full Description

Instructional Designer I

Bryan, TX

Full time

Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Academic Technology
Proposed Minimum Salary$4,000.00 monthly
Job LocationBryan, 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
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want
Are you passionate about transforming education through innovative course design? Texas A&M's College of Medicine is looking for an Instructional Designer I to support the development of engaging classroom, hybrid, and online courses, assist in training faculty and staff on instructional design and best practices, and integrate educational technologies to enhance learning experiences. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning!

What you need to know
Salary: $48,000 annually
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Qualifications
Minimum Required Education:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
1+ year experience in the development of instructional design
Experience in the creation and conducting of instructional media trainings for staff and/or faculty
Knowledge of Canvas
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies
Knowledge of various instructional technologies implemented at Texas A&M University
Knowledge of Articulate Storyline 360 or similar rapid online authoring tools
Moderate skill level in the development of instructional materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development: Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses. Leads course design and development projects. Assists with planning and coordinating materials with course instructors, instructional design teams, and multimedia teams. Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Designs online modules and assists with course review. Develops trainings, in collaboration with the Instructional Design Team, to assist faculty and staff in the development of sound instructional materials
Faculty Support and Training: Consults and supports faculty and staff with instructional design. Presents workshops and provides one-on-one training on various digital learning tools. Hosts scheduled office hours weekly to provide faculty with live support on learning management systems and third-party tools. Creates and reviews training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of digital learning initiatives. Reviews support tickets and responds accordingly. Maintains the layout and content of the repository available to faculty in an online environment.
Project Management and Collaboration: Manages the overall design and development process for assigned projects. Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and develop instructional materials. Assists faculty throughout the design process and makes key recommendations based on best practices. Completes special projects related to the digital learning environment as directed.
Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluates instructional tools and software prior to implementation. Reviews semester digital learning tool data on usage by faculty. Recommends support focus and future tool usage based on trends and best practices. Conducts analysis of support data and provides reports to relevant stakeholders.

Why Texas A&M University?

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. 

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
Automatic 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
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Original Job Description

Instructional Designer I

Bryan, TX

Full time

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
1+ year experience in the development of instructional design
Experience in the creation and conducting of instructional media trainings for staff and/or faculty
Knowledge of Canvas
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies
Knowledge of various instructional technologies implemented at Texas A&M University
Knowledge of Articulate Storyline 360 or similar rapid online authoring tools
Moderate skill level in the development of instructional materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development: Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses. Leads course design and development projects. Assists with planning and coordinating materials with course instructors, instructional design teams, and multimedia teams. Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Designs online modules and assists with course review. Develops trainings, in collaboration with the Instructional Design Team, to assist faculty and staff in the development of sound instructional materials
Faculty Support and Training: Consults and supports faculty and staff with instructional design. Presents workshops and provides one-on-one training on various digital learning tools. Hosts scheduled office hours weekly to provide faculty with live support on learning management systems and third-party tools. Creates and reviews training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of digital learning initiatives. Reviews support tickets and responds accordingly. Maintains the layout and content of the repository available to faculty in an online environment.
Project Management and Collaboration: Manages the overall design and development process for assigned projects. Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and develop instructional materials. Assists faculty throughout the design process and makes key recommendations based on best practices. Completes special projects related to the digital learning environment as directed.
Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluates instructional tools and software prior to implementation. Reviews semester digital learning tool data on usage by faculty. Recommends support focus and future tool usage based on trends and best practices. Conducts analysis of support data and provides reports to relevant stakeholders.

Why Texas A&M University?

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
Automatic 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
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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