Job Title
Instructional Designer IAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
College Of NursingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Round Rock, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Instructional Designer I supports the development of classroom, hybrid or online courses. Assist in the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Required education and experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred qualifications
2 years of instructional design experience.
2 years of experience with a Learning Management System (LMS)
Experience in applying accessibility standards (ADA Title II, WCAG)
Demonstrated proficiency using digital tools for on-demand course creation, such as video editing and embedded interactive content.
Experience collaborating with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop on-demand instructional materials.
Responsibilities
Course Design and Development
Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
Leads course design and development projects.
Assists with planning and coordinating accessible materials with course instructors, instructional design teams, and multimedia teams.
Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
Designs online modules and assists with course review.
Assists faculty throughout the design process and makes key recommendations based on best practices.
Faculty Training and Support
Consults and supports faculty and staff with instructional design.
Presents workshops and provides one-on-one training on various digital learning tools.
Develops trainings, in collaboration with the team, to assist faculty and staff in the development of sound instructional materials
Creates and reviews training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of digital learning initiatives.
Reviews assigned support tickets and responds accordingly.
Assists with ensuring that course materials are compliant with Title II of the ADA.
Evaluation and Improvement
Evaluates instructional tools and software prior to implementation.
Reviews semester digital learning tool data on usage by faculty.
Recommends support focus and future tool usage based on trends and best practices.
Conducts analysis of support data and provides reports to relevant stakeholders.
Departmental Support
Coordinates and provides computer-based testing technology support for faculty and students.
Provides support and guidance in meeting accessibility standards for course materials and instructional content.
Completes special projects related to the digital learning environment as directed.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability 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
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have 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
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.