Instructional Designer III - Department Only Search - 530275

Tuscaloosa, AL (Hybrid)

$57K/yr – $74K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and oversee the full cycle of instructional design for online courses, partnering with faculty to set objectives, design activities and assessments, and guide cross‑functional collaboration, while mentoring junior designers.

Defines learning objectives and course requirements with faculty
Leads design projects and coordinates with media and tech teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Instructional Designer III works with faculty and other content experts to create robust and interactive online courses for complex credit and non-credit courses using sound online pedagogy under limited supervision.
Works one-on-one with faculty member to identify course learning objectives, teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and other parameters necessary for development of basic courses.
Assigns, reviews, guides, and manages instructional design projects to ensure successful completion of course development in the prescribed timeframe.
Mentors lower-level Instructional Designers in course development and implementation work.
Works collaboratively with faculty, fellow instructional designers, and media and technical support staff to develop creative and engaging courses for online or blended delivery.
Envisions and creates interactive learning activities and innovative media elements.
Makes recommendations to faculty on good online instructional practices that lead to the realization of the desired student learning outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience; OR master’s degree and two (2) years of instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience.

Preferred

Experience with the Blackboard Learn learning management system (or comparable LMS) and a working knowledge of web accessibility.
Experience working with faculty at an academic institution.

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all through breakthrough research. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. Our campus is a creative environment where students and scholars are equipped to become their best. Taught by leading faculty in their fields, our students make a positive impact in the community, the state and the world. UA’s history of success sets an expectation of greatness for the future. That is an expectation we will deliver. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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