Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

The Consortium for Innovative Transportation Education (CITE) is a unique organization within the Center for Advanced Transportation (CATT) at the University of Maryland College Park. CITE provides interactive online courses for transportation professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in transportation systems management and operations (TSMO). Since it’s inception in 2000, CITE has developed, delivered and maintained a variety of online offerings including full-semester courses, independent study short courses, blended courses, and certificate programs. More information can be found at https://www.citeconsortium.org/

Instructional Designer Job Responsibilities:

Manages projects to ensure consistency in course presentation
Collaborates with CITE Program Manager and Program Coordinator
Creates new content based on materials received from Subject Matter Experts
Modifies existing content based on direction from the Program Coordinator
Uploads SCORM files to LMS
Organizes and maintains course materials

Work Hours and Benefits

Hourly position on an as needed basis with zero to thirty hours per week as needed based on your availability
This position is eligible for telework
All interactions will be via email, web meetings, or telephone
Work hours are flexible – work may be completed at any time of day
Some day time availability is required for interaction with Program Manager and Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma and 8 years experience in instructional design using instructional technology

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years experience in instructional design, education, educational technology, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated organizational and scheduling skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Strong verbal skills
Excellent grammar and spelling
Strong proficiency with industry standard design software, in particular Adobe Captivate
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, in particular Moodle

Preferences:

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

The A. James Clark’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ranks in the top 20 public civil engineering undergraduate programs in the country according to the US News and World Report Rankings. In addition to the MTI center, new centers and institutes that have been established include the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEII), the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices (REFBDI), and the Quantum Technology Center (QTC). The innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus recently brought the University to the top 10 in Entrepreneurship Magazine.

The University is located close to NSF, NIH, and other funding agencies, and has strong research ties with government research labs, corporations, and start-ups. The Washington DC area has three major airports and a vibrant culture, is reachable by metro, and has primary and secondary schools that are among the best in the nation. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who will enhance our stature of preeminence in the three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and the world.

Some notable facts include:

Received the 8th largest gift in history to a public higher education institution from A. James & Alice B Clark Foundation of $220M. This includes funding to assist faculty and attract and fund first-year domestic Ph.D. students.
Faculty work with over 60 competitive teams and student societies that are nationally ranked, such as SAE top 20 finish in Baja 2018 Competition, Solar Decathlon 1st place in US in 2017, and 1st in American Helicopter Society Student competition.
2 NAE members affiliated with Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Dedicated external relations staff to help promote faculty research, which has been featured on covers of Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, ABC, Fox News, People Magazine.
Opened Clark Hall in January 2018 with almost 40,000 sq ft of lab space and an innovation lab for capstone design projects and student teams.
The Great College Park initiative is a $1B public-private investment in the town that is the home of UMD. It is creating not only a dynamic and innovative academic environment, but also a vibrant
downtown community with restaurants, new residential units, live music and amenities.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Best Consideration Date: 12/19/2022

Physical Demands

Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Instructional Designer

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