UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary

The Instructional Development Specialist (Instructional Technologist) uses skills of multimedia development and instructional design to help shape learning experiences in online and hybrid environments. This role collaborates with project teams and subject matter experts while individually producing a range of interactive, web-based tools to promote student engagement and learning.

Duties & Responsibilities

Create a variety of relevant, engaging learning activities and assessments for student use in a Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra). Translate learning objectives performance requirements into learning products with a focus on developing processes, content, and materials that support learning and instructors. Update, revise, and curate existing course elements to meet specifications. Provide revision recommendations. Build the instructional integrity of development projects through systematic creation, testing, and refining of assets. Ensure that curated content complies with institutional policies and industry standards for ADA/ WCAG compliance and Copyright Law.
Collaborate with project teammates, including instructional designers, subject-matter-experts, and media specialists. Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure project scope, goals and objectives are being met; Provide support in the incorporation, planning and production of media resources including storyboards, scripts, micro-lectures, narrative vignettes, and other new media.
Assist with evaluation initiatives to ensure quality of instructional assets.
Generate and disseminate reports based on user interactions with learning assets. Form recommendations for improving instruction based on data. Support the coordination of quality assurance processes for learning assets to meet the highest standards of quality.
Establish online design and development processes and standards for existing and future offerings. Create related documentation for unit use. Serve as an LMS expert. Identify, analyze, and recommend potential updates and new technologies related to innovative instruction, authoring tools, and multimedia development. Assist with updating and refining system functionality and documentation including recommending tool upgrades to the development team.
Support UIC staff and partners with training and professional development opportunities for instructors to learn about technology enhanced learning and online course development. Establish rapport with staff across UIC units to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and solutions. Assist in communicating the Studio’s services to the university community by providing content and creating resources for both website and newsletter communications.
Stay up-to-date on the use of applications and emergent technologies that support the learning process as well as institutional policies and industry standards for ADA / WCAG compliance. Remain current with and incorporate the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education and instructional media.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

A. Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching or;
B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
Demonstrated knowledge of Mayer’s Theory of Multimedia Learning and of leaning engineering methodologies
Demonstrated experience using instructional authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Camtasio) to design and create learning materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Suite, Adobe Captivate, Blackboard Ultra, and LMS 3rd party tools).
Customer support experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in current and emerging instructional pedagogies, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment and the application of Instructional Design strategies and models such as Learning Engineering and ADDIE.
Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, supporting and recommending in consultation with faculty, various active learning strategies and potential technology enhanced learning solutions.
Knowledge of video production design documents and their functions (e.g., scripts, and storyboards).Knowledge of accessibility standards, and ADA compliance.
Familiar with Adobe Suite programs and their capabilities.
Familiar with data analysis and learning analytics.
Innovates with technology to optimize teaching and learning experiences. Familiar with video production equipment and video editing software, including Camtasia.
Uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance learning environments and authoring tools.
Ability to translate complex information into learning assets that support mastery of learning objectives.
Competency in planning and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment.
Competency in coordinating project responsibilities among teammates.
Proficiency in customer support, client communications, and building relationships with faculty and subject matter experts
Competency in quickly mastering new and emerging tools and technologies.
Works collaboratively on various tasks in a video production environment.
Proficiency in solving problems, think creatively, and work collaboratively
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft 360 Suite

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Instructional Development Specialist (Instructional Technologist)

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