INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham • University, MS

77d • $55,180 - $89,670

About The Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR. This Senior Instructional Designer is part of a team of designers and others who help faculty create excellent learning experiences for students in online, f2f, and hybrid courses across campus. Beyond knowing best practices for general teaching and learning, the Senior Instructional Designer needs a deep understanding of best practices for building and teaching online courses along with sufficient technical skills to accomplish those goals. Under general supervision, consults with department faculty and staff and provides recommendations for instructional materials. Researches and evaluates department educational and training requirements. May provide technical and/or editorial review for development and implementation of interactive websites. Conducts focus groups, reviews facilities, monitors professional publications, interviews subject matter experts and recommends instructional strategies. Designs materials, prepares and writes scripts for videotapes, slide presentations, self-instruction and on-line instructional materials. Designs and writes promotional materials. Assists medical faculty in preparing lectures and presentations. May coordinate assignments contracted to outside consultants. May write and edit articles for professional publications. May have some supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD is highly preferred.
• Strong skills in creating accessible digital content and understanding of ADA/Title II requirements.
• College level teaching experience desired.
• Strong workshop and presentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with department faculty and staff to provide recommendations for instructional materials.
• Research and evaluate department educational and training requirements.
• Provide technical and/or editorial review for development and implementation of interactive websites.
• Conduct focus groups and review facilities.
• Monitor professional publications and interview subject matter experts to recommend instructional strategies.
• Design materials and prepare scripts for videotapes, slide presentations, self-instruction, and online instructional materials.
• Design and write promotional materials.
• Assist medical faculty in preparing lectures and presentations.
• Coordinate assignments contracted to outside consultants.
• Write and edit articles for professional publications.
• May have some supervisory responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees