Job Title Instructional Designer IV Agency Texas A&M University Department Veterinary Integrative Biosciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are The Center for Educational Technologies is located in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. The Center partners with subject matter experts to create high-impact educational programs designed to address today’s educational challenges. Our programs blend best practices in student-centered learning with innovative technologies, resulting in uniquely interactive learning experiences. The Center is funded primarily by external research grants and contracts. The Center has developed international and national curriculum programs. The Center’s curriculum programs are used in 195 countries with over 16,000 students and 1,000 teachers reached. For more information go to: tamucet.org What we want The Instructional Designer IV will provide instructional design expertise for the Center for Educational Technologies’ extramural grant projects. What you need to know Salary: $71,219.21 to $87,068.80 Other Requirements or Other Factors: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers/clients. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Five years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Experience with leading/co-leading interdisciplinary teams. + Present information clearly and concisely. + An exemplary level of accomplishment as measured against the contribution of others of similar rank in his or her field. + Professional conduct conducive to a collegial work environment and standards of professional integrity that will advance the interests of Texas A&M University. + Evidence of a strong commitment to maintaining the level of competence in research expected of a faculty member. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience writing and obtaining grant proposals and/or contracts. + Ability to collect and interpret learning analytics from learning management systems. + Ability to promote and recruit learners to participate in training opportunities. + Ability to train faculty and staff. + Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or education. + Certified in eLearning development if the applicant doesn’t have a master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or education. Responsibilities: + Instructional Design: Provide instructional design expertise for the Center for Educational Technologies extramural grant projects. Co-author instructional/learning materials with one or more subject matter experts or faculty. This includes writing video scripts, defining learning objectives, and developing various instructional activities (e.g., web-based instruction, instructional videos, interactive face-to-face exercises) in online, face-to-face, and blended learning contexts. Co-author formative and summative assessments with one or more subject matter experts or faculty. Follow established instructional development protocols, project management processes, and operating procedures. + Leadership in Instructional Development: Lead groups of multimedia specialists (e.g., videographers, graphic designers, programmers, and LMS administrators) to develop a cohesive curriculum that allows learners to demonstrate mastery of the learning objectives. Coordinate activities closely with other team members to ensure research project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the sponsor’s needs. Responsible for ensuring that areas of the instructional materials follow contract requirements, as well as with The Texas A&M University System policies and regulations, PCI security standards, and/or other applicable standards such as FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, and copyright laws, and the State of Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 202. Work with faculty to assess the effectiveness of course materials and pedagogies. + Supervision: Supervise (under)graduate students. May supervise full-time staff. Trains, supervises, assists and assigns tasks to (under)graduate students. + Training: Provide leadership in developing subject matter experts or faculty understanding and use of instructional technology. Assist subject matter experts or faculty with designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning materials. Work with subject matter experts and/or faculty to analyze learning needs to ensure the appropriateness of online, blended, and in-person instructional materials according to research-based practices. Contribute, as needed, to preparing manuscripts, grant proposals, and publishable reports for conferences and journal presentations. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 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.