The University Of Mississippi USA - Jackson, MS
posted about 2 months ago
The Instructional Designer position at the University of Mississippi Medical Center involves working collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance technology-supported teaching and learning activities across various formats, including face-to-face, blended, interactive video, and online environments. The role requires analyzing and assessing both individual and organizational training and development needs, which leads to improved productivity and quality in educational outcomes. The designer will coordinate, design, and conduct moderate to complex training and educational programs, while also developing and maintaining instructional materials that support these initiatives. In this role, the Instructional Designer will collaborate with various constituent groups to create and implement effective strategies for technology use in educational settings. This includes understanding and communicating effective teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches that are suitable for technology-enhanced learning environments. The designer will assist in faculty professional development and training, mentor faculty on the effective use of technology, and conduct both hands-on and virtual training sessions. Additionally, the designer will produce a variety of instructional materials, including videos, graphics, animations, and interactive media elements, and will conduct quality assurance reviews of courses and instructional materials. The position also involves researching emerging technology initiatives and trends, developing evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of courses, and providing on-ground support for faculty and staff in utilizing classroom and online hardware and software applications. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential, as the designer will need to provide clear documentation and information to customers and peers regarding various topics related to instructional design and technology integration.