Specialist I, Instructional Design Job at University of Rhode Island
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01532
Job Title
Specialist I, Instructional Design
Position Number
109437
FTE
0.43
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level
11
Pay Grade Range
Proposed hourly rate - $32.57 per hour commensurate with education and experience based on a 15-hour work week.
Status
Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Provost for Academic Affairs
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
The position is part-time (15 hours per week), calendar year, limited to June 29, 2024 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
Please note: The opportunity for a remote/hybrid work schedule is possible.
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BASIC FUNCTION :
Assist faculty with the design of fully online courses of the highest possible quality. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty. Assist faculty in the development of learner-centered materials and other course materials for use primarily in online, blended, and technologically enhanced courses. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty, URI online programs, and administrators.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION :
Assist faculty with the design of fully online courses of the highest possible quality. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty. Assist faculty in the development of learner-centered materials and other course materials for use primarily in online, blended, and technologically enhanced courses. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty, URI online programs, and administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to refine existing and design new courses to ensure the best practices for online course design and instruction are embedded into the learning experience.
Develop instructional strategies using multimedia and current Web capabilities within the course platforms.
Consult with faculty on new instructional initiatives and provide implementation of these technologies within the Brightspace platform for all courses within their jurisdiction.
Facilitate faculty training on effective implementation of learning technologies in online course design and instructions.
Assist the Associate Director of Online Education & Instructional Design and/or Specialist II, Instructional Design to complete URI Online initiatives as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, learning management systems and spreadsheet software; multimedia hardware and software, web development; courseware development; Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; video conferencing. Brightspace.
Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to refine existing and design new courses to ensure the best practices for online course design and instruction are embedded into the learning experience.
Develop instructional strategies using multimedia and current Web capabilities within the course platforms.
Consult with faculty on new instructional initiatives and provide implementation of these technologies within the Brightspace platform for all courses within their jurisdiction.
Facilitate faculty training on effective implementation of learning technologies in online course design and instructions.
Assist the Associate Director of Online Education & Instructional Design and/or Specialist II, Instructional Design to complete URI Online initiatives as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, learning management systems and spreadsheet software; multimedia hardware and software, web development; courseware development; Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; video conferencing. Brightspace.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED
:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
2. Minimum of two years of web and multimedia development experience, OR, Minimum of two years of experience in online teaching and/or online training.
3. Demonstrated experience working with faculty on course design & development for distance learning.
4. Demonstrated experience working with faculty on blended learning courses and programs.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and application of instructional design theory, instructional design principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and/or accessibility principles.
6. Demonstrated experience creating online courses and programs.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic fully online and blended course delivery technology areas.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging multimedia and other technologies.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with new and unfamiliar technologies.
10. Demonstrated experience with an online learning platform (such as Brightspace).
11. Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Applications.
12. Demonstrated experience in video conferencing and web development tools (such as Articulate 360).
13. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
14. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
15. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
2. Minimum of two years of web and multimedia development experience, OR, Minimum of two years of experience in online teaching and/or online training.
3. Demonstrated experience working with faculty on course design & development for distance learning.
4. Demonstrated experience working with faculty on blended learning courses and programs.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and application of instructional design theory, instructional design principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and/or accessibility principles.
6. Demonstrated experience creating online courses and programs.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic fully online and blended course delivery technology areas.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging multimedia and other technologies.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with new and unfamiliar technologies.
10. Demonstrated experience with an online learning platform (such as Brightspace).
11. Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Applications.
12. Demonstrated experience in video conferencing and web development tools (such as Articulate 360).
13. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
14. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
15. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED
:
1. Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
1. Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
03/24/2023
Closing Date
04/07/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (
PDF
) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11460
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
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