Instructional Designer II

Texas A&M University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development: LinkedIn LLE

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth seeks an experienced Instructional Designer II to lead development of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses. Collaboration with faculty and subject matter experts to craft engaging, learner-centered experiences is essential.

The role guides best practices on instructional design, emerging educational technologies, and adult learning principles while championing course quality and ADA compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Masters in Curricular Design or related preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with instructors and SMEs to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
• Consults and supports faculty with instructional design.
• Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
• Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.
• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.
• Identifies and recommends instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
• Plans, develops, and delivers faculty training on instructional strategies and course design.
• Researches emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
• Reviews course modules for accessibility and ADA compliance; suggests improvements.

Skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Online course design

LMS knowledge

Clear communication

ADA accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Title

Instructional Designer II Agency

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

The Texas A&M University School of Law is seeking a collaborative and innovative Instructional Designer II to lead the development and continuous improvement of high-quality online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses. The ideal candidate will partner with faculty and subject matter experts to create engaging, learner-centered educational experiences while providing expert guidance on instructional design best practices, emerging educational technologies, and adult learning principles. This role will lead course development projects from concept to implementation, coordinate with instructional technology and multimedia teams, and deliver training that empowers faculty to excel in teaching and learning environments. We are looking for someone who is passionate about innovation, stays current on trends in instructional design, and can translate complex concepts into effective learning experiences. The successful candidate will also champion course quality and accessibility by reviewing course content, ensuring ADA compliance, and recommending improvements that enhance student engagement and success. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy helping faculty transform their teaching through creative and effective course design, we encourage you to apply.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000/annually.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Qualifications Required

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Curricular Design or related Experience working with students or faculty.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems i.e. Canvas.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge and ability to implement accessibility on digital content.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Course Design and Development

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
• Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
• Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.
• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.

Faculty Support and Training

• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
• Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design.
• Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

Course Review and Quality Assurance

• Review the course modules and mediate the course files to be accessible and meet ADA needs.
• Leads the course review process and make suggestions for improvement.

Additional Coordination and Administrative Support

Who We Are

Who We Are At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas's first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master's programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.