Instructional Designer (Remote): Technology Enhanced Education, Haslam College of Business - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

7d•Remote

About The Position

Working closely with world-class HCB faculty, staff, students, and administrators to foster a culture of innovation, this position supports faculty and students through the development of engaging learning activities and compelling online course content for hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous modalities. The position works as part of the TEE team to conceptualize course material; create video modules, story boards, and graphics; and identify pedagogical needs. The IDS applies proven instructional design theories, practices, and methods to develop eLearning course content and interfaces with Haslam TEE, TIS, OACC, faculty groups, and others for project creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Online Education, Education Technology, or related field
Minimum two years experience in instructional design, education technology, or a related field
Knowledge of and experience with content creation, editing, and teaching technologies
Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment
Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods
Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards
Knowledge of instructional design (like Articulate Storyline), Adobe Creative Cloud, and office productivity software tools
Strong written communication skills
Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction
Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions
Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses on an individual basis and with the TEE team
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Instructional Design, Online Education, Education Technology, or related field
Experience in a higher education setting
Experience with instructional design software and Adobe Creative Cloud software
Experience launching online programs or developing coursework for online programs
Experience with enterprise-wide learning management systems
Experience with online proctoring systems
Extensive knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment
Extensive knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
Extensive knowledge of instructional design tools like Articulate Storyline
Knowledge of VR/AR and cutting-edge educational technology tools

Responsibilities

Create modules containing engaging learning activities and compelling online course content that enhances retention and transfer for HCB students and faculty/staff.
Manage the end-to-end process of instructional design projects for faculty and instructors in the college
Create supporting material and media including audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.
Visualize and create instructional graphics, user interface, and finished product while incorporating exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
Partner with faculty and instructors to assess, evaluate, and audit current educational offerings and provide guidance on improving online course content using relevant pedagogical theory and best practices
Execute studio and field productions for video and photography; video and photo editing; incorporation of VR/AR technology into classroom and faculty training experiences.