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West Texas A&M University

Instructional Designer III

West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, United States, 79015

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The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Responsibilities

Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.

Consults and leads faculty and/or staff with instructional design.

Manages course design and development projects.

Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.

Provides technical support and troubleshooting for faculty and students in the WTAMU Learning Management System as well as other instructional technologies.

Designs online modules. Leads and manages the course review process.

Plans, develops, and provides guidance for faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.

Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.

Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

Oversees and manages the planning and coordinating materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.

Leads faculty and /or staff through the design process and makes key design recommendations. Researches, reviews, and recommends software, multimedia applications, and web-based educational technologies.

Performs usability studies and creates reports.

Creates training materials and conducts training sessions for faculty and/or students including, but not limited to: self-help documents, online tutorials, instructional videos and other training modalities to assist faculty with the use of course management tools, instructional design concepts and other instructional technologies.

Works daily to ensure that areas of the Department of Academic Technology are in compliance with West Texas A&M University rules and procedures, as well as with the Texas A&M University System, PCI security standards, and/or other standards such as FERPA, copyright laws, accessibility regulations and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Texas Administrative Codes (TAC) 202.

Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Four (4) years of related experience in instructional design.

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Six (6) years of related experience.

Knowledge of adult learning theories, assessment, and evaluation in course design and development in content areas.

Demonstrated experience in course development and training.

Working knowledge of authoring software, Adobe CS and Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated ability to work independently to design and develop workshops and supporting documentation and tutorials.

Demonstrated proficiency in working within a learning management system in the role of developer, faculty and/or technical support.

Must possess excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills.

Must possess the ability to establish goals, meet deadlines, organize workflow and projects.

Must possess effective teamwork, organizational and time management skills.

Apply online at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WTAMU_External/details/Instructional-Designer-III_R-088813-1

Please include the following with your application:

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Three references

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.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Higher Education

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