Instructional Designer And Developer - Digital Learning At Ut

Instructional Designer And Developer - Digital Learning at UT

Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT

(Multiple positions, Remote Optional)
Salary: $55,000-$60,000 Instructional Designer I $62,000-$68,000 Instructional Designer II

Digital Learning at UT is a newly created unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

The Instructional Designer/developer for online teaching and learning will work with UTK instructional faculty and Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate quality online and hybrid courses and programs, and will lead and manage instructional design projects that impact academic units. The person in this position will help the university meet Chancellor Plowman's strategic goal of expanding educational opportunities beyond the Knoxville campus through the development and delivery of robust and engaging online programs and courses. This position is eligible for fully remote work.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and other instructional design team members to develop courses in line with the university's "Engaged Online Course Initiative." Support faculty through a series of available professional development opportunities, from trainings/webinars through comprehensive course design and development.
• Manage instructional design projects to support the complete development of individual courses and program development; Develop multimedia products for online courses. Using tools such as Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, and other tools for interactive learning and developing digital multimedia assets that may include video, graphics, or games.
• Independently consult with individual faculty as well as instructional staff across the university to support the effective use and implementation of best practices in online teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment tools to effectively evaluate programming and to assist faculty in examining their teaching so as to make continuous improvements in their practice.
• Engage in professional development activities related to online and hybrid teaching and learning, instructional design, and educational technology in order to stay current in the field.

Strong candidates will have:

• Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning and assessment
• Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods
• Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
• Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction
• Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions
• Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High proficiency in a modern LMS, such as Canvas

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree (masters or doctoral) in instructional design, online education, education technology, or adult learning, learning science, or related field; or bachelor's degree, with at least two years of professional experience.
• Applicants may be considered for senior Instructional Designer position (Instructional Designer II), with a graduate degree (masters or doctoral) in relevant field, at least four years of professional experience, and experience in instructional design or education technology in a higher education setting.

For full consideration, interested candidates should submit a completed applicant file including attaching a resume, cover letter, three professional references and any additional application materials by February 16th, 2024.Please check that any attached documents you would like considered as part of your application are marked as "relevant files".