Instructional Designer (College of Dentistry) at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The College of Dentistry desires an experienced Instructional Designer familiar with D2L/Canvas and other instructional software to join our team as we expand our technology capabilities for our Faculty and Students.

Duties:

• Crafts, delivers, and supports standards-based curriculum for students, professional learning experiences for educators, and college and career readiness activities for all stakeholders.


• Identifies meaningful learning outcomes and selects the most appropriate instructional approach (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) to fully realize those objectives.


• Designs, develops, and maintains online learning resources by leveraging eLearning tools and trends to engage the remote learner.


• Evaluates eLearning programs and makes recommendations for improvement.


• Conducts needs assessments.


• Employs a variety of learning methods and emerging technologies to reach learning outcomes.


• Identifies appropriate evaluation techniques and applies them to measure the impact of the learning experience.


• Conducts literature reviews of theory and evidence-based practices.


• Practices learner-centered instructional methods and alternatives to lectures that accommodate the different learning styles of adults.


• Manages projects.


• Facilitates documentation (surveys, assessments, and observations) of selected activities, behaviors, or outcomes.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree AND:

• 24 months experience working in an instructional design position. 

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience

Skills:

• Experience designing college level curriculum, especially the development of a full curriculum preferred


• Experience with online learning and the development of online curriculum highly valued


• Demonstrated project management skills.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently as well as collegially with other staff members.

Working Conditions:

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  Physical:
  
  
  
  • Sit for prolonged periods.  
  
  
  • Use of a computer and telephone.
  
  
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motions.  
  
  
  • Communicate effectively and listen.   
  
  
  
  


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  Environmental:
  
  
  
  • Standard Office Environment. 
  
  
  
  

Departmental Preferences:

• Prefer experience with D2L, Canvas or other eLearning tools/software.


• Canvas conversion experience extremely helpful

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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