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Instructional Development Specialist - Instructional Design & Media Production Studio


Instructional Development Specialist - Instructional Design & Media Production Studio

Hiring Department: Instr Design & Media Studio

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024091

Posting Close Date: June 5, 2024

Salary Range: $65,000 - $77,000 commensurate with experience

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

Under the supervision of the Senior Instructional Designer, the Instructional Development Specialist collaborates with content experts and colleagues to develop educational initiatives (e.g. online and asynchronous courses, credit and noncredit courses, certificates and degree programs) for the unit's primary audiences. This includes defining scope of work for each project, preparing a project plan, drafting a timeline, implementing the development plan and creating instructional resources, as needed. Additionally, the Instructional Development Specialist will provide consultation services as well as assist with online program orientations.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Utilize market research to guide development of instruction for high job growth occupations and online initiatives that meet the unit's mission. Design courses and training programs using appropriate learning principles and interactive e-learning models as appropriate. Develop processes, program standards, and templates for the creation of learning programs and new online learning initiatives. Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations to create a pipeline for curriculum resources that can be integrated into the programs created. Assist with program evaluation to ensure quality of the program.
  • Collaborate with content experts to identify learning needs, objectives and appropriate instructional methodologies to create high-quality, interactive courses. Update and redesign existing courses and training programs to meet target audiences' needs as identified by the content experts, learning analytics, and workforce needs. Revise instructional materials according to identified design changes. Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure project scope, goals and objectives are being met. Ensure the instructional integrity of development projects through systematic design ad clear scripts, narrative and storyboards.
  • Maintain curriculum quality through the creation of original learning materials, design of course activities, utilization of course management tools, and review of academic and professional literature for pertinent content. Utilize instructional design software to create a variety of materials, including media (e.g. digital visual aids) to support learning. Stay abreast of changes to UIC's course management system and servers, which may impact the delivery of online programs. Design plans to minimize impact and communicate these to all stakeholders. Plan and devise the layout of text, photos, illustrations and other media for courses and training programs.
  • Support the coordination of quality assurance processes to meet the highest standards of quality within course sites, instructional materials and other instructional documentation. Coordinate response to student concerns and establish protocols for technical support staff to ensure high-touch student support. Oversee graduate students providing technical support to current students and instructors in online programs. Troubleshoot escalated technical problems. Establish rapport with staff across units on campus, as appropriate, to facilitate the support of online programs. Train unit staff, adjunct instructors, and potential partners on course review to evaluate the design of online learning initiatives. Provide training and development for adjunct instructors. Represent the unit at campus meetings and external community events; facilitate and conduct presentations as needed. Conduct online new student orientations with the Academic Advisor to provide an overview of course sites.


    • Minimum Qualifications Required:

    1. A. Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy
    AND
    Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
    OR
    B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities
    AND
    Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the field of instructional design and direct work experience in developing effective learning resources.


    To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

    Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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    We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.

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    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9463?c=uic







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    Company
    University of Illinois Chicago
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    3 years
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