What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at The University of Mississippi?
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Department:
School of Business
Job Summary:
Updates course curriculum and materials under the supervision of instructional staff or faculty in support of instructional advancement.Job Description:
- Organizes and develops curricula, materials and programs to meet specific training needs.
- Partners with subject matter experts to provide input for course content.
- Works to ensure course materials are current and relevant.
- Plans and coordinates skill assessments and trainings.
- Edits, reviews, and updates existing materials based on curriculum changes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain standardized Blackboard templates and course shells across online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
- Partner with faculty to design courses (learning objectives, assessments, content, multimedia) and convert face-to-face courses to online and hybrid formats.
- Set and enforce quality, accessibility (ADA / WCAG), and usability standards, and review existing courses against them.
- Train and support faculty on course design, Blackboard, and instructional technology.
- Evaluate instructional effectiveness and advise on learning-technology strategy and tool selection.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | RequiredCompensation:
$51,604.80 - $77,396.80Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Professional DevelopmentSalary : $51,605 - $77,397