Instructional Design Specialist

Florida International University; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami, FL, invites applications for an Instructional Design Specialist to support distance learning courses and materials. The role focuses on instructional design best practices, course maintenance, and collaboration with FIU Online initiatives.

Key duties include maintaining course portfolios, aligning with quality standards, and assisting faculty with objectives and media design using LMS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience; OR five years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of Canvas Learning Management System; ability to work with faculty to develop curriculum; knowledge of visual design and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a portfolio of existing online courses and provides instructional design support.
• Provides recommendations on instructional design processes aligned with FIU Online quality initiatives.
• Maintains relationships with faculty; serves as a resource on best practices for instructional design and online teaching.
• Ensures course changes adhere to quality design standards and assists faculty with learning objectives.
• Collaborates with Instructional Design Manager/Supervisor on projects to advance FIU Online initiatives.

Skills

Canvas LMS

Curriculum design

Collaborating with faculty

Visual design principles

Media design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS tools

Job description

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary The Instructional Design Specialist consults with university faculty and other stakeholders to maintain distance learning courses and materials. Provides recommendations regarding all aspects of the instructional design process and best practices for distance learning courses.

• Provides instructional design support to university faculty and other stakeholders by maintaining a portfolio of existing online courses.
• Provides recommendations regarding all aspects of the instructional design process in alignment with FIU Online quality and cost initiatives.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with university faculty, serving as a key source of information on best practices for instructional design, FIU Online initiatives, and advancing excellence in online teaching.
• Ensures changes to courses adhere to the quality design standards. Consults with faculty in the writing and development learning objectives.
• Maintains functional competency with media design and creation skills, LMS tools, and associated educational technologies to perform assigned duties.
• Responds to faculty requests and resolves course maintenance problems in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Instructional Design Manager and Instructional Design Supervisor on assigned projects or committees to advance FIU Online initiatives. May collaborate with Instructional Designers to create documentation and instructional materials (print, we, and video formats) to train faculty and other stakeholders on instructional design practices and theories, development processes, and emerging uses of available tools and resources.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience; OR five (5) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canvas Learning Management System
• Prior experience working with subject matter experts or faculty members to develop curriculum and design distance learning courses.
• Knowledge of principles of visual design.
• Knowledge of media design and educational technology.

Job Category: Administrative

Advertised Salary: $42,000-$52,000.

Work Schedule: Begin time: 9:00 AM; End time: 5:30 PM.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Criminal Background Check.

Other Information: Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

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