Instructional Designer at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Instructional Designer
Requisition Number	RE47629
Working Title
Department Name	8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/twisting/typing); prolonged exposure to screens; lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 30lbs
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00pm; and with some evenings/weekends as needed.
Job Summary	Since 1983, CoSW has been a leader in social work. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. To assist in actualizing our mission, we seek candidates for the position of Instructional Designer. This position’s job responsibilities are as follows: Instructional Design Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts regarding the design, development, and delivery of engaging learning experiences. Work independently to produce learning experiences drawing on expertise in a variety of tools including the Learning Management System, Authoring Software, and a variety of educational software tools. Work with faculty to support the development of course and module level objectives, assessments, course content and learning activities. Update and develop resources to support distance learning faculty. Contribute to the improvement of quality assurance processes and actively implement processes to ensure accessibility standards are met. Conduct periodic evaluations of instructional methods and technologies used to design, develop, and deliver online courses. Design following ADDIE, TILT, and also according to universal design principles to ensure courses are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities. LMS integration & eLearning implementations Work with Subject Matter Experts to produce innovative and engaging learning experiences. Produce learning experiences drawing on expertise in a variety of tools including the Learning Management System, Authoring Software, and a variety of educational software tools. Collaborate with the college of Social Work Media team to support the creation of relevant media content to support the learning experience. Design and develop eLearning content to align with program and course level learning outcomes. Ensure the end-to-end process of building robust, user-friendly courses in Canvas LMS that align with quality standards and best practices in online education. Implement advanced Canvas features such as adaptive release, mastery paths, and blueprints to create personalized learning experiences, and use/creation of CSS. Develop and maintain course templates that ensure consistency across the CoSW’s online offerings while allowing for subject-specific customization. Execute comprehensive quality assurance processes to ensure all course elements function correctly before deployment. Conduct thorough pre-launch testing, including cross-browser and cross-device compatibility checks. Project Management Manage multiple projects by coordinating meetings, activities, and reporting with both College of Social work colleagues, faculty, and other external collaborators to ensure deadlines and milestones are met and projects remain on track. Implement and update project management tools to track completion of tasks and milestones for a variety of projects. Communicate project status updates to both internal and external stakeholders. Manage projects from initial consultation to delivery, evaluation, and revision. Engage with the campus community to contribute to the University’s overall success and mission. Responsible for expanding relevant professional knowledge to better serve students, faculty, staff, external units and the University. Professional Development & Organizational Improvement Maintain current knowledge of educational software and design tools and trends, as well as pedagogy. Engage with the campus community to contribute to the university’s overall success and mission. Responsible for expanding relevant professional knowledge to better serve students, faculty, staff, external units, and the University. Serve as a point of campus expertise in instructional design, principles and models, online course design and development, quality assurance, accessibility best practices, and industry-standard authoring tools.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Canvas LMS; Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Demonstrated expertise with Canvas LMS and a wide range of educational technologies. Proven track record of implementing innovative learning solutions in higher education.
Deadline to Apply	10/15/2024
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * What instructional design models and methods have you used in the past?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your paid employment experience with instructional design.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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