School Of Engineering - Dallas, TX
posted about 2 months ago
The Online Learning Experience Designer (HR Title: Instructional Designer II) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a pivotal role focused on enhancing the online learning experience for students. This position is designed for an individual who will work closely with faculty to create, develop, and teach media-rich, highly interactive fully online courses. The primary goal is to provide a student-centered and authentic online learning experience that meets the diverse needs of SMU's student body, which includes over 12,000 students from various backgrounds and countries. In this role, the designer will collaborate with faculty and course production project managers to produce instructional and supplementary materials for online programs. This includes advising and training faculty on the technical and pedagogical skills necessary to deliver high-quality online learning content. The position requires a full-time commitment with in-office hours, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and direct engagement with faculty and students. The Online Learning Experience Designer will be responsible for creating new courses and revising existing ones for online delivery, ensuring that innovative and effective online learning techniques are implemented. Regular coordination with academic leadership and project managers is essential to track progress and meet deadlines. The designer will also assist faculty in developing assessment tools that align with course learning objectives, ensuring that all materials meet institutional quality and compliance standards. Additionally, the designer will maintain awareness of instructional design trends and technologies, performing regular quality and accessibility checks on course content. This role is crucial in supporting SMU's mission to lead in digital transformation within engineering education and to ensure that every student graduates as a confident leader.