Instructional Designer

The job includes the following instructional design tasks:

• Provide support for course design for online, hybrid, and blended courses.
• Develop and implement instructional design plans and timelines in collaboration with faculty.
• Assist faculty in writing clear learning objectives and aligning their course with the UF Standards and Markers of Excellence for online courses. (When dealing with courses affected by our Assurance of Learning program, coordinate creation of objectives with assessment staff to ensure that course objectives align appropriately with college goals.)
• Coordinate with the video production team and other program staff to ensure the development of quality video and other course content.
• Assist faculty with preparing for studio recording: creating uniform PowerPoint slides, editing and creating templates for instructional materials, learning and implementing copyright and accessibility standards, etc.
• Assist faculty, TAs and other staff with assessment and instructional tasks as requested. This includes building and testing exams and coordinating with online proctoring services.
• Assist faculty in brainstorming and implementing innovative uses of the course management system features as well as other tools for teaching online.
• Manage quality assurance and review of courses.

The job includes the following design and technology tasks:

• Assist with the development of informational resources, training sessions, and tutorials for faculty and TAs about course design and teaching with technology.
• Consult with faculty through one-on-one meetings, group sessions, workshops, and informational sessions to integrate technology into teaching.
• Create, manage, and maintain online course design templates for the course management system
• Brainstorm graphic, PPT, and web design.

The job includes the following college/collaborative tasks:

• Assist with teaching reviews and evaluations.
• Represent the College of Business on university committees as needed.
• Support online instruction with miscellaneous new and existing instructional software and applications.
• Collaborate with other college and university departments as needed.

Other technical and administrative tasks as determined by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum design, education, or an appropriate area of specialization
• Experience with higher education course design
• Teaching experience
• Experience working directly with faculty
• Knowledge and practical experience with a variety of course management systems and online teaching tools as a teacher or administrator
• Familiarity with Canvas, PowerPoint, MS Office, and HTML