Instructional Design & Training Specialist

Definition of Class

This position provides instructional design services and support to improve the effectiveness of technology-enhanced instruction. The incumbent develops and implements training programs for faculty and staff to improve effectiveness of instructional technology, develops measures to assess learning outcomes of technology-enhanced instruction, and promotes instructional technology educational programs.  

Examples of Work Performed

• Designs, develops, and delivers training programs to promote the use effective technology-enhanced instruction within online programs, distance learning, hybrid instruction, non-traditional learning environments, etc.  
• Provides training in the areas of pedagogical approaches, instructional strategies, and technical skills.
• Develops resources and processes to promote learning through non-traditional means.
• Tracks course development and provides support for instructors.
• Develops measures to assess learning outcomes of technology-enhanced instruction and verifies integrity of courses by using assessments.
• Stays abreast of new techniques and technologies regarding technology-enhanced instruction.
• Makes recommendations to management regarding updates and changes in technology.
• Promotes instructional technology educational programs by attending and conducting presentations at various conferences and workshops.
• Ensures technology-enhanced courses are in compliance with IHL guidelines.
• Provides guidance and supervision to subordinate staff.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Develops and implements training programs for faculty and staff to support instructional technology.
• Develops measures to assess learning outcomes of technology-enhanced instruction.
• Promotes instructional technology educational programs.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree in educational technology, instructional design, or a related field from an accredited university or college.

AND

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties. 

Substitution Statement:

Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.