Job Information
Texas A&M University Instructional Designer II in United States
Job Title
Instructional Designer II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The College of Art s and Sciences is the academic heart and foundation of Texas A&M University. Our 18 departments and more than 130 academic programs of study offer students the opportunity to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, languages, and life sciences. The college is home to preeminent scholars and researchers, world-class academic programs, and exceptional students eager to learn, discover, and make a difference. The educational experience in Arts and Sciences supports, engages, and inspires students during every step of their academic journey, from choosing to become an Aggie, to launching their successful career. It includes amazing opportunities for participating in cutting-edge research, study abroad experiences, immersive field work with world-renowned experts, and hands-on experiences through internships and professional programs. The College of Art s and Science is home to over 30 centers and institutes as well as many specialized laboratories and active research groups, where innovation by our top researchers continues to lead to groundbreaking discoveries and societal solutions in myriad world-changing areas. Be Here. Be ArtSci . Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu
What We Want
The Instructional Designer II will support faculty in their application of digital learning technologies, strategies, and best practices that support the academic mission of the College of Arts and Sciences. In this role, the Instructional Designer will work directly with faculty to understand pedagogical and curricular needs as a precursor to the digital learning technologies, strategies, and best practices applied to courses, with a commitment to meeting the various needs of students across Texas A&M University. The Instructional Designer will work with faculty who deliver instruction across different teaching modalities in the College to enhance and improve instruction. The selected candidate will collaborate in the design and implementation of innovative training opportunities for course instructors within the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as track and assess outcomes from training offerings to continuously improve delivery. The Instructional Designer will also work with data produced by the digital learning environment to inform decisions on third-party tools, student success, and faculty development and act as an Academic Liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences. Lastly, the Instructional Designer will support an Online Learning Program as needed.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Special Note: This position may require travel to various locations on and off campus to meet with departments or groups as needed or assigned. This is an in-person role. The selected candidate will be expected to work at our College Station campus.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of experience in instructional design, educational technology or related fields
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with digital accessibility and tools related to digital accessibility
Skilled in writing, proofreading, graphic design, and/or editing instructional or design materials
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Digital Accessibility Certification
Experience in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, graphic design, faculty development, workshop facilitation, and engaging adult learners
Experience in meeting the needs of faculty and students in a higher education setting
Experience with using contemporary technologies in an integrated digital learning environment
Ability to learn and demonstrate skill working within a digital learning environment to enhance instructional delivery across various teaching modalities
Demonstrated creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sights set on innovative solutions
Apply pedagogical best practices for all learners
Understand key performance indicators of student success
Proficiency in Canvas learning management system and associated third-party tools (Google, Zoom, Microsoft)
Works well independently and in a team environment
Ability to relate well and communicate with a variety of students
Knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes
Ability to track metrics and apply assessment outcomes in a continuous improvement model
Understand compliance measures for security, accessibility, and the protection of student data in the digital learning environment
Ability to troubleshoot and support faculty’s use of learning technologies in a fast-paced environment within a large College
Responsibilities:
Faculty Support: Work collaboratively with a team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists supporting digital learning in the College of Arts and Sciences. Lead others through the design process and make key recommendations for design. Plan, develop, and deliver guidance in instructional strategies and course design. Contribute to College-wide training programs and support services that are informed by best practices in digital learning. Lead and oversee course design and development projects such as presenting workshops and provide one-on-one training on various College approved digital learning tools. Host scheduled office hours weekly to provide faculty with live support on Canvas, 3rd party tools, and other digital learning questions. Complete special projects related to the digital learning environment upon direction of the Director of Digital Learning.
Online Program Support: Support the Geosciences Online Program by assisting with course layout, tool best practices, accessibility, and recording. Coordinate with the course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team as directed. Work under the direction of the Director of Distance Education in Geography.
College Digital Accessibility Support: Participate in the implementation and management of college-wide accessibility procedures including documentation and workshops. Work with department faculty to ensure compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
Document Creation and Repository Management: Create and review training documents and videos to support faculty in their use of Canvas, 3rd party tools, and other digital learning initiatives. Maintain the layout and content of the repository that is available to faculty in an online environment. Work with team members on updated content and needs.
Tool Data and Analysis: Review digital learning tool data on usage by ArtSci faculty semesterly. Recommend support focus based on the data. Provide recommendations on future tool usage following trends and best practices.
Academic Liaison: Attend monthly meetings with multiple teams at the University level. Act as a liaison between the College and the University teams on digital learning issues and information. Assist with tool testing at the College level.
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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
