Instructional Designer

Job Details

General Notes

The Office of Information Technology at the Dell Medical School is looking for an Instructional Designer.

Purpose

The Instructional Designer is responsible for delivering optimal learning solutions that advance the mission of the Medical Education Department within the Dell Medical School.

The position will require a collaborative individual who’s familiar with instructional design and pedagogical best practices to incorporate innovative technologies into teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Support the development, adoption, and improvement of Instructional Technologies across Dell Medical School and evaluate their effectiveness in meeting learning objectives.

Meet with faculty and staff to assist with course design and delivery in complex learning environments.

Build and maintain the Canvas learning management system and its courses with integrations like Design Tools and Examsoft.

Conduct workshops, office hours, and one-on-one sessions related to instructional technology use.

Present and make recommendations regarding instructional technology applications and delivery options.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technologies or related field and 2 years experience designing and supporting education applications in a higher education setting.

Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS. Aptitude for instructional or technical problem-solving in a complex environment.

This includes analysis, presentations of findings, and preparation of recommendations and technical specifications to various levels of stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with staff, faculty, administrators, and students. Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.

Proven ability to work horizontally to help influence decisions and outcomes in areas beyond one's direct control.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or graduate coursework in a relevant discipline (instructional design, educational technology, or closely related field).

Demonstrated experience working with graduate medical education faculty. Proven skill in developing, designing, or implementing immersive solutions utilizing VR and AR technologies.

History of developing courses within an LMS like Canvas. Knowledge of API's and LTI. Knowledge of web programming

Salary Range

$65,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.