at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
eLearning SpecialistCollege of Applied Health Sciences
The College of Applied Health Sciences ( AHS ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for an eLearning Specialist. The eLearning Specialist will be responsible for working directly with AHS instructors on the design and implementation of their online and blended courses, supporting their use of instructional technologies, and helping to create rigorous online learning experiences.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, develop and support online and blended courses
- Work collaboratively with AHS instructors to design and develop rigorous and innovative online and blended courses.
- Apply and disseminate various pedagogical theories, instructional design models, and best practices in online and other innovative education modalities.
- Create and update course content within learning management systems.
- Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to review existing online courses and make revisions (e.g., assessments, content, formats).
- Assist in the implementation and use of educational technologies.
- Advise faculty on the adoption of best practices and guidelines for accessibility and universal design.
- Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations.
- Train, supervise and delegate tasks to student workers, interns and hourly staff, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of their work.
- Train and support instructors in the use of instructional technologies, including Canvas, Zoom, Kaltura and others.
- Consult with faculty on the effective use of technology in online and blended learning, and research emerging educational technologies.
- Develop online tutorials, technical documentation, training sessions and related web content for instructional technologies.
- Provide troubleshooting support for instructional technologies.
Work is done mostly on-Campus with a hybrid schedule possible as needed, following AHS and UIUC policy. Some movement between buildings required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 - 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
3 years of eLearning/instructional design experience
Extensive experience with learning management systems and technology tools such Canvas, Zoom and Kaltura
Experience leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Online teaching experience
Experience working directly with faculty in higher education
Experience using H5P or other tools to create interactive learning experiences
Proficiency with HTML and CSS
Certificate in online teaching, instructional design, eLearning, Quality Matters or related
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
Knowledge of best practices in standards-compliant responsive web design, accessibility, user-experience design and information architecture
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3289 - Instructional Development Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/16/2024. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The minimum salary for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 with the final salary offer determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial training/probationary period, but with the requirement that onsite availability may be needed at any time with short notice.
Work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 19, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact ahs-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
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 through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1025639
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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