Instructional Designer I

Pay Grade/Pay Range Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7) Department/Organization 209312 - ACCESS Normal Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Job Summary The Instructional Designer I assists and supports the creation robust and interactive online courses for credit and non-credit courses through technical work under general supervision. Works one-on-one with faculty member to identify course learning objectives, teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and other parameters necessary for development of basic courses. Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and some instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience; OR master’s degree. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications Must clear the fingerprint/background check required by the Alabama State Department of Education for work with the ACCESS Distance Learning Initiative. Skills and Knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand, implement, and train others in web/new media content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to implement instructional technology tools for online content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to work with clientele from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and translate their instructional technology needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience in distance learning technology in higher education or K-12 environments with knowledge of learning management system Schoology. Experience in teaching, training, multimedia authoring, curriculum development, website development, or IT experience. Background Investigation Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom. #J-18808-Ljbffr