Instructional Designer II

Texas A&M•Fort Worth, TX

6d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

At Texas A&M University School of Law, we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC). The Instructional Designer II, based in Fort Worth, TX, under general supervision, leads and supports the development of hybrid and online courses. Plans, develops, and delivers training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, immerging educational technology and best practices. Leads project work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Knowledge and ability to implement accessibility on digital content.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Curricular Design or related experience working with students or faculty
Experience with Learning Management Systems i.e. Canvas

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.
Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.
Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
Faculty Support and Training Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design.
Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
Course Review and Quality Assurance Review the course modules and mediate the course files to be accessible and meet ADA needs Leads the course review process and make suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

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