Senior Instructional Designer

$83,200 - $83,200/Yr

The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The College of Business at The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Instructional Designer to join our team on an hourly on-call basis. This role is pivotal in developing engaging and effective learning experiences for our online courses. The Senior Instructional Designer will work closely with faculty members to design, develop, and enhance online courses that not only meet high-quality standards but also align with the college's academic goals. The position aims to provide a transformative learning experience for students by ensuring that our online offerings are engaging and effective. In this role, the incumbent will support faculty in designing and developing instructional materials and course modules for online delivery. They will also advise faculty and staff on the latest educational technologies to create interactive online learning environments. A significant focus of this position is to adapt courses and pedagogy to leverage new and rapidly changing technologies, including generative AI. The Senior Instructional Designer will serve as a consultant for online technologies, developing cutting-edge pedagogical strategies, and providing enthusiastic support and instructional design services to faculty and staff in the development, support, implementation, and evaluation of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. The responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders to lead and track innovative learning and development projects, assisting with the design and development of instructional materials, and acting as a subject matter expert in converting existing classroom-based curriculum to eLearning. The role also involves advising faculty on the latest educational technologies, providing training on learning management systems, conducting needs assessments, and reviewing online courses according to quality standards. The Senior Instructional Designer will monitor course feedback, manage multimedia integration into online courses, and report on the implementation and impact of training programs. Staying current with advancements in instructional design and sharing this knowledge with faculty and staff is also a critical aspect of the position.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty to develop engaging and effective online courses.
• Design and develop instructional materials and course modules for online delivery.
• Advise faculty on the latest educational technologies, including generative AI.
• Lead and track innovative learning and development projects.
• Assist in converting existing classroom-based curriculum to eLearning.
• Provide training to faculty on learning management systems and educational technologies.
• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Review online courses for quality standards and assist in course design improvements.
• Monitor course feedback and make necessary adjustments to course design.
• Manage the integration of multimedia and interactive elements into online courses.
• Develop highly interactive and engaging training content using modern learning technologies.
• Monitor and report on the implementation and impact of training programs.
• Create and distribute communications regarding new/updated programs and changes to systems.
• Stay updated with advancements in instructional design and online education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of full-time work experience in instructional design, particularly in higher education.
• Strong proficiency with learning management systems and digital learning tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of best practices in online education and ability to apply these practices to course development.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing needs and technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in instructional design or related field.
• Experience working in a University setting.
• Instructional consultant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $40.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment.
• Engagement with innovative educational technologies.