Instructional Designer II job – Hybrid Remote

We serve all four campuses in the UM System. Applicants can fulfill hybrid work requirements at any campus location: University of Missouri – St. Louis (St. Louis, Mo.), Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, Mo.), University of Missouri – Kansas City (Kansas City, Mo.), or the University of Missouri (Columbia, Mo.).

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This recruitment is managed by the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact the Columbia Campus OHR at 573-882-7976.

The Instructional Designer II is an essential role at Missouri Online to ensure quality course design, faculty professional development, and experiences related to online and blended learning. Provides pedagogical and curricular consultation and design following accepted online design standards. Collaborates with university stakeholders including but not limited to media designers, academic technology specialists, and other colleagues to design and implement student-centered, engaging learning experiences for online courses and programs according to best practices in the field. Partner with faculty to implement and produce course materials and determine delivery format for online courses.

Missouri Online’s Program Coordination and Design Services team is guided by the following core values, which instructional designers are expected to uphold and embody in their work as well as in their interactions with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders:

• Be a collaborator
• Be a change agent
• Be curious
• Be transparent
• Be invested

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate collaborative and professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators within Missouri Online and across campuses in the UM System
• Collaborate with colleagues, instructors, and staff within Missouri Online and across campuses in the UM System to design and develop student-centered learning experiences
• Provide professional and timely support to faculty in the areas of pedagogy, online course development, learning experience design, and implementation of appropriate educational technologies
• Complete course quality reviews and support faculty through quality improvements to their courses as a result of review feedback
• Facilitate professional development courses, consultations, workshops, or other events in areas of instructional design and online teaching
• Seek opportunities for personal professional development to improve instructional design knowledge and skills and stay abreast of industry trends and standards; share that knowledge internally to continually grow the knowledge base of the larger design team
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ideal Instructional Designer II candidate will preferably possess a combination of the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Foundational knowledge of various learning theories, instructional design models, and learning experience design frameworks
• Awareness of current accessibility standards and best practices
• Basic project management skills
• Strong organization skills
• The ability to effectively manage time, reprioritize job tasks based on business need, and meet deadlines
• The ability to proactively listen in order to identify underlying needs and problems
• High written and verbal communication skills, especially in regards to coaching faculty and colleagues toward appropriate outcomes
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to participating in projects
• Desire and ability to present at local, regional, state, and national events as opportunities allow

Salary

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or a related field.

Application, Resume, Cover Letter

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits