What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Media Splst position at unm?
UNM Center for Teaching and Learning is looking for a talented individual to join our team and serve in the position of Instructional Designer with the Teaching Support and Digital Learning program. The person selected for this position will report to the Senior Operations Manager for the Digital Learning program, will provide a wide range of instructional design, technical, and operational support for the development of online courses within the University’s learning management system.
The instructional designer will maintain their expertise in evidence-based strategies for online learning in order to assist instructors in analyzing needs, determining goals, creating objectives, designing effective delivery methods, and curating engaging media and instructional tools. This may include tasks and projects such as instructional design, application of learning theories and evidence-based teaching practices, faculty development, multimedia development, course migration, and support documentation. The successful candidate will need to become proficient with the UNM Online Learning Excellence Framework, review processes, and their application for online courses.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong multicultural competencies to serve UNM’s student and instructor population. They should have a demonstrated understanding of evidence-based educational strategies, in general, as well as familiarity with remote learning pedagogical strategies including: online, hybrid learning, and synchronous distance learning. They will be a flexible collaborator with a customer service focus who can adapt to needs as they arise; they will possess refined interpersonal awareness and organizational skills; and they will need to understand and demonstrate alignment with Center for Teaching and Learning Values.
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to bring examples of course design work and complete a short writing sample during the interview process. Applicants with an educational background are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that works onsite at the UNM Main (Albuquerque) Campus. Currently, this position enjoys a flexible schedule that allows for hybrid work, but the successful applicant will need to reside in New Mexico by the beginning of their employment. Continued hybrid work is contingent upon successful job performance and UNM policies.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references, preferably supervisory, with application. **APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**
