Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation in education. The Instructional Designer will support faculty and students by developing engaging learning activities and online course content, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational offerings.
Responsibilities
- Create modules containing engaging learning activities and compelling online course content that enhances retention and transfer for HCB students and faculty/staff
- Manage the end-to-end process of instructional design projects for faculty and instructors in the college
- Create supporting material and media including audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc
- Visualize and create instructional graphics, user interface, and finished product while incorporating exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
- Partner with faculty and instructors to assess, evaluate, and audit current educational offerings and provide guidance on improving online course content using relevant pedagogical theory and best practices
- Execute studio and field productions for video and photography; video and photo editing; incorporation of VR/AR technology into classroom and faculty training experiences
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Online Education, Education Technology, or related field
- Experience: Minimum two years experience in instructional design, education technology, or a related field
- Experience: Knowledge of and experience with content creation, editing, and teaching technologies
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of instructional design (like Articulate Storyline), Adobe Creative Cloud, and office productivity software tools
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong written communication skills
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses on an individual basis and with the TEE team
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status
- Education: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Instructional Design, Online Education, Education Technology, or related field
- Experience: Experience in a higher education setting
- Experience: Experience with instructional design software and Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Experience: Experience launching online programs or developing coursework for online programs
- Experience: Experience with enterprise-wide learning management systems
- Experience: Experience with online proctoring systems
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of instructional design tools like Articulate Storyline
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of VR/AR and cutting-edge educational technology tools
Benefits
- UT Benefits
- Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities.
- The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
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