Instructional Designer I

Job Title
Instructional Designer I

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,937.50 monthly

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Instructional Designer I

$3,937.50 per /month

1 Position Available

Bryan, Texas at RELLIS Campus

The Role at a Glance

The Instructional Designer I will join a team of curriculum experts developing online and face-to-face courses at the Law Enforcement & Protective Services Training Division located at the Texas A&M RELLIS Campus. Our curriculum staff maintains a suite of courses designed for law enforcement, forensics, explosives, emergency communications, security, and corrections personnel.

As an Instructional Designer I, you will be a part of our world-class training efforts by executing an established curriculum development process that includes working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and design team members to identify training needs, prepare learning objectives, and define and sequence course content for classroom and online learning. You will utilize knowledge of adult education theory, various learning styles, and effective information design principles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the training programs. You will also work with SMEs to review and update existing programs to adapt courses to changing industry needs and objectives.

The Instructional Designer I will work with curriculum leadership to establish project requirements, lead development meetings, and track and report project progress while working within the established budget and timeline limitations.

This position will report to the Curriculum Manager. The essential job duties are outlined below.

Design, develop, and deploy curriculum for traditional classroom training delivery programs and format content and graphics using prescribed software - 80%:

• Facilitate working meetings assigned to phased curriculum development efforts.
  
• Design course materials for both the student and the instructor.
  
• Support the creation of all course objectives.
  
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and originality of technical documentation.
  
  
• Create course activities to reinforce all learning objectives.
  
  
• Create and revise course presentation slides and instructional visual aids necessary to maintain alignment with course goals and objectives.
  
• Format and edit training manuals and/or other associated training materials.
  
• Prepare and submit curriculum drafts of the publication for review by the development team.
  
• Conduct focused technical reviews of all curriculum materials received for assignment for proper usage of terminology, style, direction, content, grammar, diction, punctuation, and clarity; recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to ensure standardization.
  
  
• Prepare documents for professional printing or publishing through other means as specified by the curriculum manager.
  

Lead curriculum design team - 15%:

• Promote collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among design team.
  
• Work with subject matter experts, instructors, and other design team members to ensure the accuracy and validity of the training design and methodology.
  
• Ensure alignment exists between the curriculum, testing, and applicable standards.
  

Research and structure instructional design projects - 5%:

• Establish project scope, timeline, goals and objectives.
  
• Research available resources, permissions and curriculum.
  
• Monitor project progress and deliver requested or required reports.
  

Qualifications of the Role

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• No experience required with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
  
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  

Equivalency: will consider an associate's degree with two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles or a high school diploma or GED with four years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees' education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
  
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
  
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
  
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
  
• Wellness programs and release time.
  
• Access to online learning platforms.
  
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
  
• Leadership development programs
  

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