Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) is unwavering in its commitment to supporting faculty, graduate students, and postdocs in teaching excellence that maximizes students’ academic success.
DTEI’s Digital and Online Teaching (DOT) team focuses on supporting faculty in enhancing teaching and pedagogical innovations with the principles of UDL and learning experience design and effective use of digital learning tools to foster learning engagement for student academic success. Our goal is to increase the faculty’s passion and confidence in digital pedagogy, AI literacy, and inclusive course design for various modes of teaching to promote and raise awareness of digital learning excellence and quality online teaching innovations at UC Irvine.
Your Role on the Team
Under the general direction of the Director of Digital and Online Teaching (DOT), the Instructional Designer (ID) serves as an innovative resource, providing teaching consultation, training workshops, and technology-enhanced teaching support. They assist faculty in determining suitable pedagogical approaches, designing course elements and layouts, implementing digital active learning strategies, and embracing inclusive teaching practices to enhance students’ learning experience. The ID helps faculty meet their pedagogical goals that support the various learning needs of all students by assisting in designing learning experiences and identifying the appropriate use of learning technologies. In addition, the ID is an integral part of the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) team, working in close collaboration with other staff to design and deliver educational development programs within DTEI. This collaborative approach ensures faculty feel included and part of a supportive community, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. The goal is to cultivate an inclusive and interactive learning environment that maximizes students’ academic success.
The ID is also expected to be well-versed in web development, emerging technologies, generative AI for education, multimedia production, accessibility guidelines, and universal course design for learning (UDL). This expertise ensures that the ID is equipped to handle a wide range of instructional design needs, instilling confidence in the team’s capabilities.
Uses skills of instructional design and multimedia development as an experienced professional to help shape curricular content into coherent instructional modules that employ multimedia and a variety of interactive, web-based tools aimed at encouraging the engagement of students and other learners in knowledge acquisition. Demonstrates high degree of collaboration and diplomacy as well as problem analysis and creative solutions. Solves complex content or delivery related issues in collaboration with technical teams. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Normally receives little direction for ongoing course development assignments.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
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The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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About Organization
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. As a U.S. News & World Report top 10 public university, UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.