What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer II position at University of Nebraska Omaha?
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement :
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Job Title
Instructional Designer II
Job Grade
IT22S
Division
Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution
College / Dept
ILCI
Department
Operations
Requisition Number
2025-00134
FTE (full-time equivalency)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely / Telecommuting?
No remote / telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12 / 12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
55,000-$65,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
This position performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, and delivery of courses. This position provides subject matter experts (SMEs) with course design support in creating effective and engaging learning environments informed by desired learning outcomes. The role involves consulting with individuals from diverse disciplines to identify course goals and applicable evidence-based instructional strategies. An area of focus will be the integration of innovative online and technology-enhanced course components to enhance learning across different delivery modes. The position will also provide pedagogical training / tutorials / tools / templates to course developers regarding topics related to online teaching, the Canvas LMS, course design, and integration of instructional technology. This position researches instructional design theories and new academic technologies / tools for applicability.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area :
Instructional Design Support
Duties :
- Collaborate with faculty / SME on the design of learning activities and authentic assessments that encourage critical thinking skills and student-centered online learning
- Assist faculty / SME with constructing learning environments that address various learning styles and promote accessibility, interaction, social presence, student engagement, and community among students and between students and faculty.
- Partner with faculty / SME to evaluate course design using a rubric, provide feedback to support continuous improvement, and implement feedback to revise courses.
- Collaborates with academic technology experts to recommend appropriate use of technology that meets instructional objectives. Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, academic technologists, and others to provide support services for instructional, technological and institutional challenges related to digital learning.
- Research new technologies and participate in professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology, course design, and higher education.
- Work with faculty / SME to develop templates for course design.
- Design and storyboard interactive learning activities, selecting video material, assisting in media production by coaching and script editing.
Percentage Of Time
Essential Function :
Responsibility Area :
Training
Duties :
Assist with creating and conducting faculty development programming, series, workshops and training in a variety of formats centered around teaching with technology.
Percentage Of Time
Essential Function :
Responsibility Area :
Communication, Support, and Collaboration
Duties :
Percentage Of Time
Essential Function :
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline.
Required Experience
Required License / Certification
N / A
Required Additional Qualifications :
Preferred Education
Master's Degree in Instructional Design, plus additional certifications and / or relevant coursework related to pedagogy, communication, project management, or higher education.
Preferred Experience
Preferred License / Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications :
Experience with HTML, CSS, video editing, graphic design and / or web design principles
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Drug Screen
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
