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Contract Instructional Designer Talent Pool
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Position Number: 3630842
Location: Remote
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Contract Instructional Designer Talent Pool
Job Number: 2021380

Location: Other - Remote

Department: Ofc of Distance & Extended Lrng

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Temporary

Monthly Salary: Variable

Job Category:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in educational technology or related degree
4+ years experience working as an instructional designer in a higher education environment consulting with faculty on the design and implementation of online course materials.
Proficiency with Canvas.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and models.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the development and delivery of online courses, including knowledge of effective multimedia integration in web-based courses, web-based and multimedia tools and their use in online instructional materials, interface design principles to facilitate instructional effectiveness, and formative evaluation techniques and analyses.
Advanced skills in designing online curricula, including writing instructional design specifications and applying strategies to convert face-to-face instructional activities to online delivery.
Proficiency with commonly used e-learning authoring tools.
Efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills, along with organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Experience working as a Project Manager from conception to completion.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of clients.
Ability to work remotely, independently, with strong organizational skills and a focus on meeting deadlines. Will be required to maintain a remote office, with a physically safe workspace that is in an appropriate location for telework, with high-speed internet access, sufficiently free of distractions and with the ability to meet with members of the team and faculty clients during normal business hours (Central Time).

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree
Experience working with Open Educational Resources (OER) in the design of a college-level course.
Experiencing managing projects teams of 3 or more people.
Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Description:
The instructional designer will collaborate with faculty on the design and development of curricula and coach faculty on topics related to learning design, effective teaching practices, and technology integration in all modes of instructional delivery. This position is contract and project-based. Applicants must be able to provide their own tools (computer hardware and software, internet connectivity, telephony, etc.) to be able to accomplish instructional design projects. While temporary space may be provided for face-to-face meetings, contract instructional designers will primarily be responsible for providing their own physical work space.

Job Duties:
1. Coach faculty on instructional design principles and processes, effective teaching practices, and the appropriate use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Collaborate with faculty on the development of objectives aligned to instructional activities and assessments.
Collaborate with faculty on content generation, including editing and in some cases drafting instructional content.
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional approaches and interventions.
Design and deliver faculty development on instructional design principles and processes, effective teaching practices, and the appropriate use of technology to enhance teaching and learning, and related topics.

2. Design and develop media-rich instructional materials.

Perform front-end analyses, develop design documentation, conduct quality assurance reviews, and evaluate learning using formative evaluation techniques.
Research and appropriately integrate technology into the design of instructional materials.

3. Effectively manage projects:

Develop high-level and detailed project schedules, track progress against milestones, and ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Ensure ongoing communication of project status to team members and management.
Proactively identify and manage risks to successful project completion and implementation.

4. Identify design or process issues and analyze solutions to inform design standards, templates, and processes.

Additional Information to Applicants:
Apply to be considered for contract and project-based Instructional Designer positions with Distance Learning.

This position is contract and project-based and is not eligible for benefits.

Job Open Date: 07/05/2021

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days:

Normal Work Hours Start: Flexible

Normal Work Hours End: Flexible

Posting Notices:
You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/35561 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.