Immediately Need Instructional Designer (Multiple Positions) in Tucson, AZ

Job title: Instructional Designer (Multiple Positions) Company: University of Arizona Job description: Instructional Designer (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req17568 Department UCATT Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) seeks an Instructional Designer I to join our vibrant team of educators who are committed to instructional excellence. UCATT provides inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices, course design, and instructional technologies to promote impactful learning across campus. You will collaborate with instructors in the continuous improvement of online courses by providing instructional design support within the universityâ??s learning management system. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable. If you are passionate about instructional design, technology, and education, weâ??d love for you to join our team. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please . Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate course design using rubrics and provide specific feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Evaluate courses for the incorporation of Universal Design for Learning, interaction, social presence, and community among students, and between students and instructors.
• Collaborate with faculty on the redesign of learning activities and authentic assessments that encourage critical thinking skills and student-centered online learning.
• Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to implement feedback from reviews and to maintain and revise fully online courses.
• Assist faculty with the incorporation of instructional technology to promote communication and collaborative student engagement.
• Support the modification and development of video and interactive learning objects.
• Maintain detailed course records related to instructional design processes.
• Ensure comprehensive support to UCATT team members and partners, including timely communication over email, in project management software, and in person.
• Provide support to various stakeholders in the instructional design process (including, but not limited to, graduate students, student workers, faculty, and staff) as they create and maintain online course materials.
• Collaborate closely with the instructional design team at Digital Learning to maintain consistent quality of courses across Arizona Online.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of best design practices for the development of online learning environments.
• Familiar with ADA compliance, accessibility issues, and universal design principles.
• Knowledge of technical writing, content authoring, content organization, and content mapping.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelorâ??s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• One year of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline.
• 2+ years of experience working directly with college faculty in the development of online courses.
• Training in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (such as Desire2Learn).
• Experience taking a fully-online course.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, video editing, or graphic design.
• Project management experience and the ability to prioritize tasks as aligned with current goals and initiatives.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Instructional and Assessment Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $25.50 - $27.50 DOE Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 7 Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Instructional Design & Support Job Function Instruct & Assessment Services Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 4 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Valerie Mourelatos [email protected] Open Date 9/22/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Expected salary: Location: Tucson, AZ Apply Job!