"Director of Instructional Design - R-075600"

locations

Texarkana, TX

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 20 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-075600

Job Title

Director of Instructional DesignAgency

Texas A&M University - TexarkanaDepartment

Assistant Provost of Academic & Student AffairsProposed Minimum Salary

CommensurateJob Location

Texarkana, TexasJob Type

StaffJob Description

The Director of Instructional Design, under general direction, identifies and communicates best practices for applying teaching and learning theories and instructional technologies to curriculum design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, coordinates and/or conducts regular workshops and ongoing training.
• Collaborates with faculty as subject matter experts to design and develop academic courses in the post-secondary classroom.
• Ensures compliance with Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), Coordinating Board, Southern Association of Colleges, and University rules and regulations regarding technology and distance education.
• Collaborates with faculty academic courses.
• Collaborates with staff as subject matter experts to design and develop trainings.
• Represents the University in developing initiatives to enhance local, national, and international access to courses and degrees and in developing partnerships with other institutions of higher education to expand student access to quality courses and programs.
• Coordinates development of the annual budgets for departments.
• Develops annual faculty training programs, and conducts training programs for administrators, division directors, faculty, and student services.
• Create and lead teams and systems to support faculty with online instruction and learning.
• Incorporates emerging theories and practices into instructional design.
• Develops and supports operation and the degree to which they align to the university strategic goals
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canvas, Blackboard, and any other LMS
• University instructional design experience.
• Experience working in IT dept within any organization.
• Experience with Zoom/video conferencing

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

TO APPLY: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, and three (3) professional references, including contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.