Instructional Designer (Associate or No Prefix)
About The Position
The Instructional Designer works closely with senior instructional design staff and stakeholders to support the design, development, and enhancement of instructional activities, programs, curricula, and online courses. The role applies learning theories and instructional design models, uses project management practices, and engages appropriate internal and external resources to address learner and organizational needs. The position creates courses in the learning management system and ensures course content meets high quality standards. Title placement as Associate or without a prefix depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role is in the Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, which supports the Universities of Wisconsin Administration and all 13 UW universities in online and continuing education, teaching, learning, and workforce skills training and resources. The office partners with the universities to develop and deliver online semester- and competency-based degrees, certificates, courses, and other credentials for adult and professional learners. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt academic staff position. The office is located at 780 Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available, with an in-office expectation of at least two days per month; additional office attendance may be requested based on business needs. Residence in or relocation to Wisconsin is required. Telecommuting agreements may change.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of learning theory and instructional design models.
- Experience working with learning management systems and related educational technologies.
- Experience establishing professional relationships with stakeholders or clients to help meet their objectives while providing excellent customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience applying project management strategies to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Residence in or relocation to Wisconsin is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, adult learning, continuing education, or a related field.
- Knowledge of current learning and instructional design theories pertaining to online education.
- Proficiency in the Canvas learning management system.
- Proficiency in basic programming related to online learning, such as HTML, XML, ActionScript, Java, or JavaScript.
- Experience working collaboratively with other instructional designers.
- Experience working in higher education on instructional design projects for others.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of senior instructional design staff, meet with faculty members and/or subject matter experts to create and manage curriculum development plans for online courses.
- Build collaborative relationships with constituents through face-to-face and remote interactions, including email, webinars, and conference calls.
- Assist with developing training materials and provide faculty professional development on current research and best practices for developing and teaching online courses.
- Assist with selecting, reviewing, and integrating educational technologies to support pedagogical aims.
- Train faculty to use the learning management system and associated educational technologies.
- Coordinate with media staff on media plans and related content.
- Help identify and communicate opportunities to improve the learning experience for all students, particularly regarding accessibility, and work collaboratively with faculty to implement improvements.
- Help faculty locate and evaluate educational resources and provide guidance on copyright and fair-use guidelines.
- Maintain practitioner scholarship by keeping abreast of emerging theories and practices.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Create courses in the learning management system and ensure course content meets high quality standards.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
