Position Information Posting NumberSRGV7941 Working TitleSENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGNER Number of Vacancies1 LocationEdinburg, Texas DepartmentCenter for Online Learning and Teaching Technology FTE1.0 FLSAExempt Scope of Job To lead and provide senior-level expertise and support to faculty and staff for the planning, design and development of instructional courseware for traditional, online, and hybrid modality courses. Responsible for the design, development and implementation of instructional course design in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines. Description of Duties + Oversees and leads the design, development and implementation of instructional course design in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines. + Plans, coordinates and oversees seminars, workshops, training and courses on various education and technology related topics. + Provides complex expertise to staff regarding instructional design strategies. + Ensures the design, development and evaluation of the curriculum, instructional methods and materials, and that latest trends are implemented to provide students and faculty with the best resources available for both online and face to face instruction. + Guides, mentors and provides support to assigned staff. + Provides complex support for faculty in designing and implementing course assessments; assist the academic departments with documenting and improving based upon their programmatic assessment data. + Reviews online and hybrid courses by applying the Quality Matters Rubric to ensure the highest level of course quality, student experience and engagement. + Assists with the systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the college and/or program, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans. + Provides higher-level support for the development of augmented/virtual reality, immersive learning environments and other innovative approaches. + Researches and evaluates the continuous quality improvement of online and hybrid courses and makes recommendations to upper management. + Creates, maintains, and manages documentation for projects and manages assigned projects through completion. + Supports and applies best practices of Universal Design for Learning to assist faculty in the development of course materials that are accessible to all students. + Ensures that all courses and course components are student-centered, enable the intended learning outcomes, as well as meet university values/standards, accessibility requirements, and universal design guidelines. + Participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of assigned staff. + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their application to enhancing face-to-face and online courses; recommends effective and creative uses of technology and andragogy to enhance instruction and create new learning opportunities; recommends solutions as appropriate. + Represents the department and the University on various committees and in various teaching positions including presenting at various state and/or national conferences. + Develops and generates reports as needed. + Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Supervises assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design / technology, or related field from an accredited University. Preferred Education Master’s degree in education, instructional design /technology, or closely related field from an accredited university. Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Four (4) years of experience as an instructional designer, developer, educator, educational project management or a Master’s Degree in education, instructional design /technology and two (2) years of the required experience. Preferred Experience None. Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Knowledge of current and emerging technology, learning and instructional theory, instructional design principles, design process, and interface design principles. Ability to work as a team member and to establish effective working relationships. Ability to effectively use interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment CategoryFull-Time Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience Position Available Date11/27/2024 Grant Funded PositionNo If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45242 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you a current UTRGV employee? + Yes + No + * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? + Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions + Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions + No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions + * Please select your highest level of completed education. + 6th grade education + 10th grade education + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours + Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Masters Degree from an accredited university + Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university + None of the above + * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) + * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years + 7 years + 8 years + 9 years + 10 years + Over 10 years + * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + List of 3 References + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Letter of Interest + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Additional Document