Instructional Designer

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer provides instructional and program design expertise for the development and support of academic courses and specialized educational programs delivered via the Learning Management System (LMS) – Canvas. Responsible for assisting instructors and program directors in the design of curriculum and instruction, development of learning resources, and revision of traditional courses to online modality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of courses and projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with instructors/subject matter experts from a wide range of disciplines throughout the entire course design process.
• Apply and ensure that all courses are student-centered, enable the intended learning outcomes, as well as meet university standards, accessibility requirements and universal design guidelines.
• Conduct course quality reviews using national quality standards such as Quality Matters; provide recommendations for course improvements; promote good practices of teaching and learning with technology.
• Create and allocate supporting material and media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, gamification, etc.) to be used within the LMS.
• Use document authoring, multimedia authoring, and Web design software (such as HTML, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) to create instructional materials.
• Utilize AI tools, animation software, and other video editing tools to aid subject matter experts to create content for training courses.
• Develop trainings/workshops and resources for instructors to improve instructional practices and course design; add to a knowledge repository for instructors to assist with online teaching and learning tools.
• Provide guidance and advice to departments and management on technical systems or processes related to instructional design tools and topics.
• Evaluate new educational applications and software programs that would enhance course development and/or delivery.
• Research new ways to assist instructors in the development of online teaching strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design (or Technology), Education, Curriculum Design, or related field.
• Two (2) years experience in course design or curriculum design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in course design or curriculum design in higher education.
• Training and experience with different LMS such as Canvas and Blackboard, advance document authoring, multimedia authoring, and web design software (such as HTML, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• Certified in quality standards such as Quality Matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning processes in educational settings.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
• Ability to provide course design related to building online courses efficiently with numerous instructors in a professional educational environment.
• Ability to plan, implement, test and troubleshoot education technology applications.
• Ability to author technical documentation in paper, online, and video formats for the use of educational technology.
• Utilize AI tools, animation software, and other video editing tools to aid subject matter experts to create content for training courses.

Other Requirements

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].