Instructional Designer II

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

College Station, TX

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer II at Texas A&M University plays a crucial role in the design and development of innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content. This position is situated within the Mays Business School, a vibrant learning organization that aims to advance the world's prosperity through impactful knowledge and transformational leadership. The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and staff to create digitally enhanced courses that foster student engagement and interactivity with course materials, peers, and instructors. The role requires a deep understanding of instructional design theories, principles, and best practices, as well as the ability to apply these to develop effective learning experiences across various modalities. In this position, the Instructional Designer will independently meet with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop engaging learning content that aligns with course objectives. They will facilitate the learning design process by creating learning objectives, curating accessible content, and designing interactive activities that promote active learning. The Instructional Designer will also be responsible for building learning content in the TAMU Canvas environment, evaluating course quality using established rubrics, and managing multiple projects while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes providing training and resources to faculty on best practices in teaching and learning, as well as supporting them in utilizing digital learning tools effectively. The Instructional Designer II is expected to stay abreast of emerging trends in online instruction and pedagogy, particularly regarding copyright issues and accessibility. This position may require evening or weekend work, and the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content.
• Facilitate the learning design process by developing learning objectives that align with course materials and assignments.
• Create and curate learning content that is accessible, engaging, and promotes active learning.
• Design activities that promote interactivity with the content, between students, and between students and instructors.
• Build learning content in the TAMU Canvas environment.
• Evaluate the quality of courses using a course quality rubric established by Mays Business School.
• Monitor project progress, anticipate and troubleshoot roadblocks, and communicate frequently with the director about project status.
• Develop guides, resources, and training materials to support faculty in the learning design process and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Provide training to faculty on the LMS and other tools associated with digital learning environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning and literacy, or training and development.
• Knowledge of quality design standards such as Quality Matters, OLC Scorecard, or similar rubrics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and work collaboratively and professionally with others.
• Ability to apply instructional design theories, principles, best practices, and current trends in teaching and learning.

Nice-to-haves

• More than two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning & literacy, or training and development.
• Experience curating, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing instructional materials.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative, engaging, and accessible online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content.
• Experience interacting with faculty and students to provide support.
• Proficiency in Canvas and contemporary learning technologies, and in the use of basic programming relating to online learning (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management best practices and tools.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.