Instructional Designer job

The Instructional Designer I will join a team of curriculum experts developing online and face-to-face courses at the Law Enforcement & Protective Services Excellence Training Division located at the Texas A&M University RELLIS Campus. Our curriculum staff maintains a suite of courses designed for law enforcement, forensics, explosives, emergency communications, security, and corrections personnel.

In this role, you will be a part of our world-class training efforts by executing an established curriculum development process that includes working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and design team members to identify training needs, prepare learning objectives, and define and sequence course content for classroom and online learning. You will utilize knowledge of adult education theory, various learning styles, and effective information design principles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the training programs. You will also work with SMEs to review and update existing programs to adapt courses to changing industry needs and objectives.

The Instructional Designer I will work with the Curriculum Manager to establish project requirements, lead development meetings, and track and report project progress while working within the established budget and timeline limitations. This position may receive input and guidance from the Curriculum Coordinator.  This position will report to the Curriculum Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles or a High School Diploma or GED with four years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles)
• No experience required with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design/Technology, or closely related field
• Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker and Photoshop
• Experience developing eLearning training materials

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with others using a telephone, video conferencing, and/or computer keyboard
• Frequent and extended use of standard office equipment to design/develop curriculum
• Maintain physical conditioning to perform job functions consistent with setting up and coordinating meetings and development sessions and attending course pilots when needed
• Ability to travel independently to other locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage projects and facilitate working groups
• Knowledge of Bloom’s taxonomy, instructional design models, adult learning principles, and graphic design
• Ability to work in office and design software programs Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others in a positive manner

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, mouse, multifunctional printer, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, webcam

Notifications:

• This position is security-sensitive.
• This position may include up to 15% travel.
• This position may allow telecommuting per department approval and TEEX guidelines.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Design, develop, and deploy curriculum for traditional classroom training delivery programs and format content and graphics using prescribed software – 80%:

• Facilitate working meetings assigned to phased curriculum development efforts
• Design course materials for both the student and the instructor
• Support the creation of all course objectives
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and originality of technical documentation
• Create course activities to reinforce all learning objectives
• Create and revise course presentation slides and instructional visual aids necessary to maintain alignment with course goals and objectives
• Prepare and submit curriculum drafts of the publication for review by the development team
• Conduct focused reviews of all curriculum materials received for assignment and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to ensure standardization
• Prepare documents for professional printing or publishing through other means as specified by the curriculum manager

Lead curriculum design team – 15%:

• Promote collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among design team
• Work with subject matter experts, instructors, and other design team members to ensure the accuracy and validity of the training design and methodology
• Ensure alignment exists between the curriculum, testing, and applicable standards

Research and structure instructional design projects – 5%:

• Establish project scope, timeline, goals and objectives
• Research available resources, permissions and curriculum
• Monitor project progress and deliver required reports

Other Duties:

• Perform additional work duties as assigned
• As part of the TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head