IT Instructional Designer- Teaching and Learning Technologies

Department:
IT Teaching & Learning Technology (TLT)

Online LearningPosition Title:
IT Instructional Designer- Teaching and Learning TechnologiesJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
This person is a member of the Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) unit within KUMC Information Technology Services (KITS) and provides educational technology support.The Instructional Designer works closely with Senior Instructional Designers and the Associate Director to Teaching and Learning Technologies.

The Instructional Designer manages course design and development processes, evaluates course design, troubleshoots issues, and assists faculty in applying best practices in teaching and learning. The Instructional Designer consults regularly with faculty and utilizes instructional design techniques to help design and develop courses that meet the objectives of the curriculum. The Instructional Designer works closely with Senior Instructional Designers and the Assistant Director of Online Learning. This person provides regular updates to promote collaboration and trust.Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership for the successful integration of teaching and learning technologies into the school's curriculum.
• Align TLT priorities, activities, and initiatives with the school's goals, strategies, and needs.
• Provide faculty with course design support in creating effective and engaging learning environments informed by desired learning outcomes. Consult with faculty and other stakeholders to identify course goals and applicable evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with TLT staff as well as with academic and technical support staff in other university departments; work closely with school support staff to coordinate technology support efforts.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate daily operational processes necessary for the school's educational technology needs.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Online Learning and Senior Instructional Designers to develop and implement successful instructional design processes.
• Provide training to faculty through workshops, webinars, video tutorials, etc. covering topics related to online learning, course design, and the effective use of technology in instruction.
• Assist in providing day-to-day support and troubleshooting for the various teaching and learning technologies used by the university.
• Remain current on education and technology news, developments, and tools; develop campus awareness of important trends; and effectively integrate innovations into the school's teaching and learning practices.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities (i.e., professional association membership, conference presentations, journal publications, research studies, grant writing, etc.)
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in educational technology, education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or related field. A combination of education and relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year for year basis.

Work Experience:

• Experience coordinating complex projects and meeting deadlines,
• Experience developing accessible online content using a variety of development tools (i.e., Microsoft Office, HTML, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Raptivity, Panopto, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in educational technology, education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or related field.

Work Experience:

• One or more years of experience as an instructional designer including work that demonstrates the application of instructional design principles and learning theory.
• One or more semesters of higher education teaching experience.
• Experience working with faculty in a health education or higher education setting to design, evaluate, and deliver quality instruction using evidence-based rubics and standards.
• Two years of experience directly supporting content in an online learning management system (i.e., Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle, etc.)
• One year of experience training others in the effective use of technology.
• Active participation in professional associations and organizations in the field of educational technology (e.g., membership, conferences, presentations, publications, grants, etc.)

Skills:

• Communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$72,328.00
Maximum
$86,000.00