Instructional Designer II

Friends Of The Texas A&m University Libraries - College Station, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Onsite - College Station, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Instructional Designer II at Texas A&M University will play a crucial role in supporting faculty in the application of digital learning technologies, strategies, and best practices that align with the academic mission of the College of Arts and Sciences. This position requires a deep understanding of pedagogical and curricular needs, which will guide the implementation of digital learning technologies across various teaching modalities. The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with faculty to enhance instructional delivery and improve student engagement through innovative training opportunities. This role also involves tracking and assessing the outcomes of training offerings to ensure continuous improvement in instructional practices. In addition to faculty support, the Instructional Designer II will engage with data produced by the digital learning environment to inform decisions regarding third-party tools, student success metrics, and faculty development initiatives. The selected candidate will also support the Online Learning Program in a part-time capacity, contributing to the overall enhancement of the digital learning landscape within the College. This position is not remote; the selected candidate will be expected to work in person at the College Station campus and may require travel to various locations on and off campus to meet with departments or groups as needed. The Instructional Designer II will be part of a collaborative team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists, leading the design process and making key recommendations for course design. They will contribute to College-wide training programs informed by best practices in digital learning and will be responsible for creating and reviewing training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of digital learning tools. This role is essential in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in instructional design and delivery within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with a team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists supporting digital learning in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Leads others through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
• Plans, develops and delivers guidance in instructional strategies and course design.
• Contributes to College-wide training programs and support services that are informed by best practices in digital learning.
• Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
• Hosts scheduled office hours weekly to provide faculty with live support on Canvas, 3rd party tools, and other digital learning questions.
• Completes special projects related to the digital learning environment upon direction of the Director of Digital Learning.
• Supports the Geosciences Online Program by assisting with course layout, tool best practices, accessibility, and recording.
• Creates and reviews training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of Canvas, 3rd party tools, and other digital learning initiatives.
• Maintains the layout and content of the repository that is available to faculty in an online environment.
• Reviews digital learning tool data on usage by ArtSci faculty and recommends support based on data.
• Acts as a liaison between the College and the University teams on digital learning issues and information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of related experience in instructional design or educational technology or related fields.
• Skilled in writing, proofreading, graphic design, and/or editing instructional or design materials.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, graphic design, faculty development, workshop facilitation, and engaging adult learners.
• Experience in meeting the needs of faculty and students in a higher education setting.
• Experience with using contemporary technologies in an integrated digital learning environment.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate skill working within a digital learning environment to enhance instructional delivery across various teaching modalities.
• Demonstrated creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sights set on innovative solutions.
• Apply pedagogical best practices for all learners.
• Understanding of key performance indicators of student success.
• Proficiency in Canvas learning management system and associated third-party tools (Google, Zoom, Microsoft).
• Ability to relate well and communicate with a variety of students.
• Knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Ability to track metrics and apply assessment outcomes in a continuous improvement model.
• Understanding of compliance measures for security, accessibility, and the protection of student data in the digital learning environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support faculty's use of learning technologies in a fast-paced environment within a large College.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D 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.
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, 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.