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Form of workInstructional Designer Senior
Requisition Number:RE43530
Department Name:8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:46
Salary Range:$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MA
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Required Related Experience:4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None.
Physical Requirements:repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/twisting/typing); prolonged exposure to computer screens; lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 30lbs.
Shift:Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and some evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary:Since 1983, College of Social Work has been a leader in social work. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.
To assist in actualizing our mission, we seek candidates for the position of Senior Instructional Designer. This position’s job responsibilities are as follows:
Instructional Design Supervision and Leadership
- serve as resource liaison for the CoSW instructional design services
- give oversight to team of Instructional Designers
- assist in managing workflow, set priorities, goals, and objectives for the instructional design team
- direct team activities to ensure timely completion of online courses
- in collaboration with the Assistant Dean, prepare a budget plan for instructional design expenses and purchases
- complete performance evaluations for direct reports
- collaborate with other Instructional Designers, internal to and external to the CoSW
- promote the use of instructional design best practices throughout the CoSW
Project Management
- assist in managing and implementing the process to create new online courses and programs
- assist in managing the process to revise existing course content
- coordinate with internal colleagues and the Assistant Dean to manage projects including setting milestones, creating timelines and tracking results
- review and make recommendations on unit planning and processes and providing project schedules to unit leadership
- may facilitate or directly conduct status report meetings with team members to facilitate communication of schedules and project coordination
- ensure any quality control measures or processes specific to the function are developed, implemented and/or conducted to ensure expectations are met
- may create materials, outlines, schedules, procedures, and other collateral materials required to effectively manage and execute projects; may be involved with training or knowledge transfer activities to familiarize and prepare relevant parties for fulfilling any role they may have or impact of the project on them
- partner with other areas and functional groups that may require an understanding of each project
Instructional Design
- support the Instructional Design Team as they work with Subject Matter Experts regarding the design, development, and delivery of engaging learning experiences
- lead the instructional design team to produce learning experiences drawing on expertise in a variety of tools including the Learning Management System, Authoring Software, and a variety of educational software tools
- work with faculty and the instructional design team to support the development of course and module level objectives, assessments, course content and learning activities
- coordinate the updating and development of assessments, course content and learning activities
- coordinate the updating and development of resources to support distance learning faculty
- supervise the improvement of quality assurance processes and advocate for the implementation of processes to ensure accessibility standards are met
- conduct periodic evaluations of instructional methods and technologies used to design, develop, and deliver online courses
Program Design
- Provide support, consultation and expertise in the design, development, implementation, and revision of educational programs at the CoSW
- collaborate with unit leadership to support the process to develop or revise CoSW programs
- coordinate meetings, activities, and reporting among department staff and faculty to ensure project progress
- implement, update, and develop reports in coordination with team members
- assist in managing program projects with a specified timeline while communicating project milestones with the faculty and program coordinator
This position requires the use of Articulate and Rise and knowledge of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for curriculum development purposes.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Deadline to Apply:02/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
