Instructional Designer III

The ID-III in Geomatics provides both local and statewide support to Geomatics faculty in teaching and administering Geomatics courses and labs at the MREC. The position acts as lead instructor for field labs and provides classroom and technology-based trainings to meet organization and student needs. The position works with FFGS faculty and staff in maintaining the Geomatics undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The ID-III in Geomatics guides prospective students through the admission process and advises current students and program staff in career planning and meeting curriculum requirements necessary for graduation. The position also explores opportunities for new academic offerings (e.g., certificates, degrees) based upon input from the professional community. Responsibilities may require weekend and/or evening delivery of courses and labs.

The ID-III in Geomatics at MREC supports the statewide Geomatics Extension program by developing/delivering a local Extension/outreach program at MREC across the central Florida region. Efforts will be aimed at recruiting and training current and potential future surveying/mapping technicians in central Florida through development of comprehensive learning and training programs. The position coordinates closely with the Geomatics Extension program director, attends and coordinates meetings with the local surveying societies and GIS professional groups, and assists in knowledge transfer. The position acts as a liaison between the educational community and the professional geospatial community, measures outcomes of outreach workforce development events, and is responsible for promotion efforts at the local level through a range of venues modes of communication. Responsibilities may require may include weekend and evening extension and training activities to meet stakeholder needs.

The ID-III in Geomatics develops and maintains office and field equipment inventory related to spatial data collection and analysis and provides related guidance for teaching needs to deliver Geomatics learning and training programs. The position coordinates closely with MREC Director and personnel to establish a presence for the Geomatics Program in central Florida and deliver quality educational and Extension programs that advance the mission of UF/IFAS. This position will ensure that appropriate software, hardware and field equipment are accessible in the MREC labs and courseware standards are met. The ID-III in Geomatics explores needs and advises Geomatics/FFGS administration on the purchase of geomatics data, equipment and software needed for teaching activities at the MREC.

This position is located at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center in Apopka, FL

This position if open to current UF Employees only

Expected Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Surveyor and Mapper License; PhD degree in Geomatics or a related field; at least two years of experience in distance education and teaching surveying field labs; established record of working with professional surveying community to provide continuing education and identify strategic training needs.

Special Instructions To Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

About Organization

University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, it is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. University of Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It was founded in 1853 and is based in Gainesville, Florida.