Instructional Designer I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

9d

About The Position

The Instructional Designer I is responsible for collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate course maps into learning management system (LMS) course sites. This role involves developing and designing learning aids such as instructional guides and web simulations to facilitate knowledge and skill transfer. The position also includes evaluating courses for improvement through quality control and assurance processes, ensuring alignment with federal and state course quality and accessibility requirements. Additionally, the Instructional Designer I will conduct needs assessments, design and develop classroom and technology-based training, provide analytical support for training curricula and strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of training materials. Facilitating training classes and presenting training to faculty, staff, and students is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in educational pedagogy and educational technology implementation across myriad course delivery modalities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise building with Cidi Lab’s DesignPlus and within Instructure’s Canvas Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SME) to execute the translation of SME course maps to learning management system (LMS) course sites.
• Develops and designs learning aids including, but not limited to, instructional guides and web simulations to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Identifies areas for improvement through Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
• Ensures alignment of new and updated courses and course materials with federal and state course quality / accessibility requirements.
• Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops appropriate classroom and technology-based training to meet organization and individual needs.
• Provides analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished.
• Facilitate training classes or present training to faculty, staff, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level