Instructional Design and Course Development Specialist

Position Qualifications

Education Required:  

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, expertise, and experience, in one of the following areas: computer science, education/instructional design, business, applied arts, or a related discipline. 

Experience Required:  

• Typically, 1 to 3 years of experience in, using online instructional tools for teaching and learning, IT support services, or training. 
• At least 1 year of relevant experience working in the design and production of media-based instructional solutions. 
• Experience providing technical support or consultation in areas of instructional development and/or content delivery. 
• Experience with web development tools such as WebCT, Blackboard, LinkedIn Learning, Desire2Learn, HTML editors, and digital audio/video applications. 
• Experience planning, identifying, coordinating, and tracking critical activities, milestones, and deliverables. 

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Demonstrates a working knowledge of or possesses: 

• Proficiency in applying technology in two or more of the following areas: graphics design/production, animation  design/production, audio design/production, teaching/instructional design, instructional software design/production, and website design/production. 
• Excellent consulting and customer service skills 
• Ability to clearly and effectively convey information through both oral and written forms, and to work with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills for identifying sources of issues and offering prompt and effective solutions. 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Training in instructional design or related fields, with an understanding of technology trends in higher education. 
• Experience with HTML and/or and web authoring tools. 
• Experience delivering educational content and curricular strategies, particularly in higher education settings. 
• Ability to gather, interpret, and use both qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions, improve educational practices, and assess the effectiveness of instructional initiatives. 
• Experience using course management systems (e.g., WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Canvas). 
• Ability to design courseware in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Level AA. 
• Experience using Vyond animation software or similar tools. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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