Instructional Designer or Senior Instructional Designer

About the position

A&S Learning Design and Technology (LDT) at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for the role of Instructional Designer or Senior Instructional Designer. LDT is a unit of the Dean's Office advancing the teaching and learning priorities of College & Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (A&S). We are a collaborative team supporting faculty through instructional design, specialized learning spaces, instructional technology integration, and incubation of innovative projects. This role will have a lasting impact in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching at UVA. In this role, you will work primarily with faculty members in Science, Math, and other A&S quantitative disciplines, leveraging your knowledge of evidence- and research-informed instructional approaches to engage in consultations, training, and hands-on support. You will also contribute to ongoing A&S and University initiatives promoting inclusive, engaged learning in introductory Science courses and to enact inclusive culture change in participating departments. Appointment as Instructional Designer or Senior Instructional Designer will depend on experience, education, knowledge, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with individuals and instructional teams to encourage inclusive, learning-centered course design and instructional approaches
• Design and deliver workshops and resources in collaboration with faculty and partners
• Facilitate faculty exploration of new learning technologies, pedagogical approaches, and spaces across diverse modalities, with a focus on in-person learning
• Collaborate with UVA partners to facilitate faculty engagement in initiatives supporting equitable and inclusive STEM learning and departmental change
• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with faculty and diverse University partners and stakeholders
• Apply project management and facilitation processes to promote project success
• Provide design support for projects funded by LDT's Learning Technology incubator grant program
• Research and promote evidence-based and innovative approaches to fostering meaningful learning and inclusive learning environments
• Take initiative to develop and maintain expertise in using relevant learning technologies
• Support implementation of appropriate instructional technology solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years of directly relevant work experience required for Instructional Designer.
• 5 years of directly relevant work experience required for Senior Instructional Designer.
• At least 3 years of higher education experience in faculty development or instructional design with increasing levels of complexity and/or responsibility strongly preferred for Senior Instructional Designer.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, STEM Education, Ed Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math)
• Successful experience advancing inclusive STEM teaching, administration, research and/or outreach in a higher education context
• Successful teaching or instructional support experience in a higher education context
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies and design approaches, and experience applying this knowledge in classroom teaching and/or design work
• Familiarity or experience with project management and/or assessment
• Interest and/or experience with learning technologies to support STEM instruction
• Familiarity with accessible course design and digital accessibility
• Facility in applying data-informed approaches to understand and address complex challenges
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Readiness to take initiative, be self-directed, and apply creativity in accomplishing objectives
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and develop new skills
• Eagerness to contribute to highly collaborative and team-based work

Benefits

• Salary for Instructional Designer is $72,000+ annually.
• Salary for Senior Instructional Designer is $78,000+ annually.
• This is an Exempt level, benefited position.