Instructional Designer

$35,000 - $40,000/Yr

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Charlottesville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Virginia is seeking a part-time Instructional Designer to join the School of Data Science. This role is designed for an energetic problem-solver who will assist in enhancing the educational goals of various academic programs. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, leading, and assessing strategies that empower faculty and staff to effectively utilize a range of educational technologies, including the Learning Management System, video conferencing tools, grading systems, communication platforms, code repositories, electronic books, and community-building systems. This position is focused primarily on the M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) Online program, where the designer will help instructors manage tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and establish sustainable course design practices across the curriculum. In addition to supporting the MSDS Online program, the Instructional Designer will assist faculty with annual course refresh terms, create strategies for the use of current and emerging educational technologies, and communicate these strategies widely within the School and through individual consultations with faculty. The role also involves meeting with technology vendors to assess their offerings, staying current with research on educational outcomes in online learning environments, and understanding the contributions of online tools to residential programs. A key responsibility will be to generate a strategy for making MSDS Online course materials open-source and to standardize the use of various resources such as Rivanna, Teams, and GitHub across courses. Collaboration with UVA Information Technology Services, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and other colleagues will be essential to ensure best practices in online education delivery.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) Online program to help instructors manage Canvas, Zoom, and establish calibrated and sustainable course design practices across the curriculum.
• Assist faculty with annual course refresh terms within the MSDS Online program.
• Create strategies on the use of current and new educational technology and communicate those strategies widely within the School and in individual consultation with faculty.
• Meet with vendors who offer technology that increases our ability to meet program goals to assess its efficacy.
• Keep current with research on educational outcomes in online spaces.
• Understand the role and contribution of online tooling for residential programs.
• Generate a strategy to make MSDS Online course materials open-source.
• Standardize use of Rivanna, Teams, GitHub and other existing resources that require prior setup across courses.
• Collaborate with UVA Information Technology Services, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and other colleagues within the School of Data Science and across the University on best practices for the delivery of education online.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Benefits

• Pro-rated benefits for part-time employees.