Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Instructional Designer

Employee Classification: Instructional Designer

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-VP, Academic Innovation

Department: HSC-Academic Innovation-300530

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at

Department Summary

The Department of Educational Development is the team that designs & develops innovative learning experiences as part of the Division of Academic Innovation at UNT Health Fort Worth. This department works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that learning at UNT Health – whether for academic credit courses, continuing education experiences, microcredentials, or other learning opportunities – is designed using evidence-based principles that will lead to superior learning outcomes for all learners. At UNT Health, the Department of Educational Development is the campus leader for online learning, designing credit and non-credit courses, faculty/staff development in education, and educational technology administration and support.

Position Overview

The Instructional Designer is responsible for translating needs and performance requirements into behaviorally based learning products, with a view to designing and developing the processes, content, and materials that will enable learners, instructors and coaches to achieve those outcomes for online, face-to-face and blended courses and other learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Educational Design, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Collaboration mindset.
• Analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Experience and skilled in educational assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in instructional design, learning technologies, curriculum instruction, education, or related field and four (4) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Canvas learning management system as an administrator or faculty.
• Experience designing courses to meet quality standards, such as the Quality Matters rubric for higher education or OLC Scorecard.
• Teaching in higher education and public speaking experience preferred.
• Health sciences/medical education experience preferred.
• Ability to apply principles of Accessible Design (ADA) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL.)

Job Duties

• Manages course revisions in collaboration with development team including program chairs, subject matter experts, librarians, media designer, etc. 
• Create and revise curriculum in accordance with sound instructional design principles.
• Aids faculty in troubleshooting curricular challenges.
• Facilitates design meetings with faculty and professional practitioners.
• Supports faculty in collaborative program review, assessment, and improvement processes.
• Determine appropriate instructional strategies and delivery technologies to meet objectives.
• Assess business constraints, audience characteristics, technical environment, budget, and other factors to determine the right media and technologies to deliver the learning.
• Define behaviorally based learning outcomes and create course assessments. 
• Act as lead designer and project manager responsible for executing the end to end analysis, design, and development process for individual projects.
• Design and revise course materials to meet common compliance standards regarding accessibility and copyright.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm on campus with a flexible work arrangement available and the possibility of occasional remote work.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.