Instructional Designer III
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Instructional Designer III
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Interprofessional Education & Research
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, 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
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
As an Instructional Designer III at TAMU Health's Office of Interprofessional Practice, Education & Research (IPER), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health education. You'll be at the forefront of (re)designing innovative face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses for our community of students, staff, faculty, and preceptors in the health professions. Join us and make a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals!
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Note: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. This position may allow an alternate work location two days/week after 6 months.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Four years of related experience in instructional design
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Advanced degree in education, instructional design and learning technology, or related field
+ Experience providing instructional design across modalities (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid, and online) particularly in the health professions
+ Over four years of experience in instructional design
+ Knowledge of Canvas LMS
+ Skilled in 3rd party instructional design tools such as (e.g., Camtasia, Zoom, Poll Everywhere, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and Articulate etc.)
+ Skilled at audio and video editing
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to think analytically and critically
+ Skilled at creative problem-solving
+ Ability to present information clearly and concisely
+ Maintains effective interpersonal skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of design principles and practices for face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities
+ Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies
+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Responsibilities
+ Instructional Design Implementation: Collaborates with instructional teams and subject matter experts to define and document learning objectives and create/revise instructional content and materials. Ensures quality, ADA compliance, and UDL standards for all learners. Liaises with university and school-based instructional design staff to implement and manage LMS and online content delivery. Uses project management systems to monitor, update, and report on the status of ongoing projects. Upholds FERPA guidelines. Provides LMS troubleshooting support and merged course management. Carries out continuous quality improvement (CQI) in all responsibilities including usability studies and related reporting.
+ Instructional Design Consultation: Advises and leads faculty, staff, and students in best practices for the (re)design of face-to-face, hybrid, and online content/modules/courses for students, staff, faculty, and preceptors in the health professions. Identifies and makes key recommendations for effective and efficient instructional strategies technologies, and applications. Research and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends for implementation as appropriate. Serves as subject matter expert in the use of all academic technology related to interprofessional education, including but not limited to LMS; Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and Articulate; Feedback Fruits; Camtasia; current MS Office products, etc. Conducts development workshops, consultations, and one-on-one training for faculty, preceptors, staff, and students for all academic technology related to interprofessional education.
+ IPER Teamwork: Proactively anticipates challenges and supports colleagues, ensuring that team goals are met by offering task assistance, troubleshooting issues, and fostering a collaborative and dependable work environment.
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.
+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) 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
+ Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month
+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
+ 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 and webinars
+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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 pre-populate 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.
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