Instructional Designer II, P11

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

College Station, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer II at Texas A&M University Health Science Center plays a crucial role in developing and delivering training and educational resources for faculty and staff. This position focuses on creating classroom, hybrid, and online courses while applying instructional design principles and best practices. The designer will collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance learning experiences and ensure compliance with educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and delivers training for faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.
• Applies Instructional Design models/principles (Backward Design, ADDIE, SAM) and has an in-depth understanding of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design, develop, and make recommendations for face-to-face, online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
• Utilizes multimedia tools to develop interactive and engaging instructional resources including eLearning, video, audio, and graphics, using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Mediasite.
• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, and multimedia team.
• Leads and oversees course design for face-to-face, online, blended, and web-enhanced courses, and development projects.
• Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
• Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
• Creates and revises instructional materials to ensure quality and compliance with ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and UDL standards for all learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, human resources development, or a related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in an academic and/or corporate environment, designing and developing online instruction.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Proficient document, image, audio, and video manipulation skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, or Camtasia).
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
• Ability to conduct course reviews using the Quality Matters rubric or other assessment tools.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with copyright laws and creative commons.
• Strong Project Management skills utilizing tools such as Asana and Microsoft tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• M.A. /M.S. master's degree in education in curriculum and instruction, learning design and technology, human resources development, online education, instructional design, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of professional experience in an academic and/or corporate environment, designing and developing online instruction.
• Knowledge of SCORM and other standards for online course delivery.
• Experience curating, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing instructional materials.
• Experience working with closed captioning tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.