Instructional Development Specialist - Part-Time

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 11/11/2022

Minimum starting salary: $25.68 per hour

Summary:
This position creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content using established best practices and pedagogical theory. Responsibilities include working with subject matter experts to identify training needs, managing projects, and providing instructional design services. Other responsibilities will include developing manuals, A/V resources and other ancillary learning materials as needed. Remote work within the state of Illinois is a possibility
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise in the production, creation, and editing of instructional content.

• Works as a project manager with subject matter experts to identify target audience’s project needs and deliverables.

• Creates new digital and printed materials, including presentations, social media, factsheets, brochures, news releases, and other items that support projects.

• Provides exercises, activities and assessments that enhance the learning process and contributes to the design or project deliverable according to deadlines.

• Analyzes and applies trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
1. A. Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching OR

B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, and related fields.
Significant experience in instructional design.
Experience with design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching.
Experience with audiovisual design and/or production.
Demonstrated history of professional service and collaboration with colleagues both within and outside of the institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional technology and online education.
Ability to apply principles of universal design and accessibility to all aspects of work.
In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including professional writing and/or editing

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

New Policy: All offers for employment are contingent upon proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, or an approved exemption, pursuant to UIS New Hire COVID Policy Supplement.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.