Instructional Designer II

Job Title Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching and Learning Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,250.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

Mays Business School is seeking a collaborative and team-oriented Instructional Designer II to assist with designing and developing innovative and high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content. This position will work closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and the Mays Business School staff to develop digitally enhanced courses that promote student engagement and interactivity with course content, peers, and instructors across Mays Business School. Through the learning design process, the Instructional Designer will partner with faculty to create high-quality learning experiences and materials that align with program objectives. This role will also research and evaluate emerging instructional design innovations while developing faculty resources and training materials to support the design process. If you are a relationship-driven professional with an eye for course design and a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply!

What You Need to Know

Salary: $63,000 - $70,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience).

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Other Requirements and Factors: Evening or weekend work may be required.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Instructional Design - Independently meets with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content that promotes student engagement with course materials, the instructor, and peers. Facilitates the learning design process by developing learning objectives that align with course materials and assignments. Creates and curates learning content that is accessible, engaging, and promotes active learning. Designs activities that promote interactivity with the content, between students, and between students and instructors. Builds learning content in the TAMU Canvas environment. Collaborates with faculty to locate and evaluate learning materials, to include open educational resources (OER) and third-party media. Provides training and resources on the topics of copyright and fair use. Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) on the planning of media assets, to include video, audio, graphics, and other appropriate media. Remains abreast of emerging trends in online instruction, pedagogy, and tools particularly those related to copyright issues, accessibility, and the use of open educational resources.

• Quality Assurance - Evaluates the quality of courses using a course quality rubric established as a standard by Mays Business School.

• Project Management - Monitors progress, anticipates and troubleshoots roadblocks, recalibrates deliverables and timelines, and communicates frequently with the director about the progress of all assigned projects. Builds collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders through face-to-face, digital, and remote communication channels. Manages communications and utilizes excellent time management skills to complete projects. Uses project management system to document project progress. Maintains documentation for each project. Reports on learning design project progress. Manages and maintains digital asset library for graphic design projects.

• Faculty Development - Develops guides, resources, and training materials to support faculty with the learning design process and research-based best practices in teaching and learning across teaching modalities, and the digital learning environment. Provides training to faculty on the LMS and other tools associated with the digital learning environments (e.g., instructional technologies, Zoom and other third-party tools).

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field such as curriculum and instruction, instructional design, instructional technology, training and development or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning and literacy, or training and development.

A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:

• MS, MA, or PhD degree in education, online learning, instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum & instruction, UX/UI design, or a related field.

• More than two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning & literacy, or training and development.

• Experience curating, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing instructional materials.

• Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative, engaging, and accessible online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content;

• Experience interacting with faculty and students to provide support.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to apply instructional design theories, principles, best practices, and current trends in teaching and learning to the design and development of innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content. Knowledge of quality design standards such as Quality Matters, OLC Scorecard, or similar rubrics.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and work collaboratively and professionally with others.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships, collaborate within and across teams, and with faculty and subject matter experts.

• Expert knowledge of quality course design and associated rubrics.

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex workflows and applying project management best practices.

• Experience leading staff development of other instructional designers.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrated performance in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Canvas and contemporary learning technologies, and in the use of basic programming relating to online learning (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).

• Knowledge of project management best practices and tools such as Wrike or related.

• Educational technology tools leveraging AI.

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 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

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.