A&S Learning Design and Technology (LDT) at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for the role of Instructional Designer or Senior Instructional Designer. LDT is a unit of the Dean’s Office advancing the teaching and learning priorities of College & Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (A&S). We are a collaborative team supporting faculty through instructional design, specialized learning spaces, instructional technology integration, and incubation of innovative projects.

This role will have a lasting impact in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching at UVA. In this role, you will work primarily with faculty members in Science, Math, and other A&S quantitative disciplines, leveraging your knowledge of evidence- and research-informed instructional approaches to engage in consultations, training, and hands-on support. You will also contribute to ongoing A&S and University initiatives promoting inclusive, engaged learning in introductory Science courses and to enact inclusive culture change in participating departments.

Appointment as Instructional Designer or Senior Instructional Designer will depend on experience, education, knowledge, and skills.

Responsibilities Of The Instructional Designer Will Include

• Instructional Design Support (40%)
• Consult with individuals and instructional teams to encourage inclusive, learning-centered course design and instructional approaches
• Design and deliver workshops and resources in collaboration with faculty and partners
• Facilitate faculty exploration of new learning technologies, pedagogical approaches, and spaces across diverse modalities, with a focus on in-person learning
• Special Projects (30%)
• Collaborate with UVA partners to facilitate faculty engagement in initiatives supporting equitable and inclusive STEM learning and departmental change
• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with faculty and diverse University partners and stakeholders
• Apply project management and facilitation processes to promote project success
• Contributing to LDT and Arts & Sciences initiatives (30%)
• With LDT colleagues, provide design support for projects funded by LDT’s Learning Technology incubator grant program
• Research and promote evidence-based and innovative approaches to fostering meaningful learning and inclusive learning environments
• Take initiative to develop and maintain expertise in using relevant learning technologies
• Support implementation of appropriate instructional technology solutions
• Other duties as assigned

The Senior Instructional Designer will have the expected responsibilities outlined above, as well as additional responsibilities including project leadership and innovation, additional special projects, service on relevant University committees, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

For Instructional Designer

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 3 years of directly relevant work experience required.

For Senior Instructional Designer

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Advanced degree (EdD or similar) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5 years of directly relevant work experience required. At least 3 years of higher education experience in faculty development or instructional design with increasing levels of complexity and/or responsibility strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will demonstrate many of the following preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, STEM Education, Ed Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math)
• Successful experience advancing inclusive STEM teaching, administration, research and/or outreach in a higher education context
• Successful teaching or instructional support experience in a higher education context
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies and design approaches, and experience applying this knowledge in classroom teaching and/or design work
• Familiarity or experience with project management and/or assessment
• Interest and/or experience with learning technologies to support STEM instruction
• Familiarity with accessible course design and digital accessibility
• Facility in applying data-informed approaches to understand and address complex challenges
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Readiness to take initiative, be self-directed, and apply creativity in accomplishing objectives
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and develop new skills
• Eagerness to contribute to highly collaborative and team-based work

This role will report to Hope Fitzgerald, Director of A&S Learning Design & Technology.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. A hybrid work schedule may be available, dependent upon the needs of the department and incumbent’s performance.

The anticipated salary for Instructional Designer is $72,000+ annually. The anticipated salary for Senior Instructional Designer is $78,000+ annually. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins February 3, 2025. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply

Apply here. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter ( 1- 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience, education, skills, and interest in this role.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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