Developer, E-Learning (Student Learning & Engagement, UA Libraries)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Developer, E-Learning is part of the Strategies for Teaching and Research (STAR) unit in the University of Arizona Libraries’ Student Learning & Engagement Department. The role collaborates with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and library staff to develop engaging, accessible online learning materials for students, library staff, UA instructors, community members, and other audiences. Content may include videos, audio voice-overs, interactive websites, quizzes, and forms with conditional logic. The position supports instruction and research across the Libraries, including work connected to CATalyst Studios and Special Collections. STAR supports upper-division undergraduate and graduate students’ information literacy and research needs, while helping library staff transform content into online instruction. Its work integrates course-embedded research instruction, instructional design, and co-curricular programming to align library teaching and services with campus needs. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work assignment in consultation with the supervisor. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology, Instructional Design, or a related academic discipline, or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
Five years of e-learning development work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Advanced knowledge of instructional design and ability to create effective learning objects using responsive design for mobile and desktop.
Knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to create clear, engaging, and accessible online learning materials.
Basic HTML coding knowledge.
Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, including generative AI for education and library research.

Nice To Haves

Experience staying current with and applying emerging practices related to generative AI in education.
Experience using and interpreting web analytics for online tutorials or courses.
Experience conducting and applying user research and user experience methods.
Experience with usability testing of online learning tools and objects.
Experience with advanced video editing.
Experience working directly with subject matter experts to develop learning objects.
Experience with learning management systems such as D2L.
Experience creating learning objects and videos using e-learning tools such as Articulate Rise and Vyond.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and library staff to create library tutorials and other e-learning content, including animations, screencast videos, audio voice-overs, interactive websites, quizzes, and forms using conditional logic.
Integrate tutorials into the Brightspace learning management system.
Edit and integrate icons, images, stock photos, and other design elements for online learning environments.
Work across library departments, including Special Collections, HSL Tucson, Research Engagement, and TeSS, to create tutorials that meet their needs.
Maintain a central repository of tutorials on the website and in D2L, ensuring usability and accessibility best practices in partnership with the Instructional Design and eLearning Strategist.
Design, edit, and update library research FAQs in collaboration with RISE.
Provide consultative technical support for the Teaching Tools Hub.
Keep current with e-learning standards, changes, trends, tools, and technologies for instructional content creation.
Experiment with new ideas and techniques to meet instructional goals in innovative ways.
Assist with maintaining tutorials and guides about generative AI.
Collaborate with UA Libraries subject matter experts and the Instructional Design Librarian to develop training for librarians teaching information literacy and library research with generative AI.
Participate in STAR unit projects, planning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the unit’s mission and vision.
Identify gaps in online instruction or research support for upper-division and graduate students and collaborate on interventions.
Build collaborative partnerships with the RISE unit to scaffold research skill development across the student learning lifecycle.