at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Instructional Development Specialist - Instructional Design & Media Production Studio
Instructional Development Specialist - Instructional Design & Media Production Studio
Hiring Department: Instr Design & Media Studio
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024091
Posting Close Date: May 29, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
Under the supervision of the Senior Instructional Designer, the Instructional Development Specialist collaborates with content experts and colleagues to develop educational initiatives (e.g. online and asynchronous courses, credit and noncredit courses, certificates and degree programs) for the unit's primary audiences. This includes defining scope of work for each project, preparing a project plan, drafting a timeline, implementing the development plan and creating instructional resources, as needed. Additionally, the Instructional Development Specialist will provide consultation services as well as assist with online program orientations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilize market research to guide development of instruction for high job growth occupations and online initiatives that meet the unit's mission. Design courses and training programs using appropriate learning principles and interactive e-learning models as appropriate. Develop processes, program standards, and templates for the creation of learning programs and new online learning initiatives. Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations to create a pipeline for curriculum resources that can be integrated into the programs created. Assist with program evaluation to ensure quality of the program.
Collaborate with content experts to identify learning needs, objectives and appropriate instructional methodologies to create high-quality, interactive courses. Update and redesign existing courses and training programs to meet target audiences' needs as identified by the content experts, learning analytics, and workforce needs. Revise instructional materials according to identified design changes. Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure project scope, goals and objectives are being met. Ensure the instructional integrity of development projects through systematic design ad clear scripts, narrative and storyboards.
Maintain curriculum quality through the creation of original learning materials, design of course activities, utilization of course management tools, and review of academic and professional literature for pertinent content. Utilize instructional design software to create a variety of materials, including media (e.g. digital visual aids) to support learning. Stay abreast of changes to UIC's course management... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
