Instructional Design Specialist

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Job Description Job Summary: This position guides specialists in the development of distance delivered high school courses and is responsible for the development, production, and ongoing maintenance of distance instructional materials in a wide variety of delivery formats for the University of Nebraska High School (UNHS). The position designs and implements teacher development activities and provides educational technology support for the high school program.

Additional Info About Us: University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in instructional design or educational technology, curriculum development, teaching, distance education or a related field 1 year successful experience in teaching, instructional design, distance education or a related area Successful implementation of interactive web environments, project management, and teacher training essential. Must possess demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. General knowledge of learning management, assessment, and electronic communication systems at the secondary level; and knowledge of secondary teaching strategies, learning theories, technology solutions, and curriculum development in electronic and other distance teaching and learning environments are necessary. Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Additional Information: The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.