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Job Details

Purpose

To support efforts of distance learning course development and professional learning products and deliverables related to distance learning and instructional design.

Responsibilities

Design and create key elements of distance learning courses that align to organizational brand requirements as well as abide by institution and state accessibility requirements. Support product development through user testing for deployment across multiple constituencies, including testing and implementing new software related to course design and administration.

Develop instructional materials, such as instructional videos, audio, interactive learning experiences, and other products for redesign and development of courses and professional learning products using data-driven approaches under the direction of the Assistant Director of Educational Technologies and OnRamps guidelines.

Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instructional delivery options that enhance learner retention and knowledge transfer.

Provide support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, or courseware standards in consultation with the Assistant Director of Educational Technologies.

Utilize data to apply the principle of continuous improvement to special projects related to distance learning products.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum, or closely related field with two years of experience.

Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another (LMS).

Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.

Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.

Demonstrated understanding of High School or College experiences and teaching fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, curriculum, or closely related field.

Experience developing curriculum, preferably for online delivery.

Experience developing and maintaining online courses within an LMS.

Three or more years teaching experience in a high school or college environment.

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

This position may require occasional weekend or evening work to support course development and implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a work station.

Climbing of stairs

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers :  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers :  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.