University of Texas at Austin
Learning Experience Designer, Texas McCombs
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712
Job Posting Title:Learning Experience Designer, Texas McCombs
----Hiring Department:Red McCombs School of Business
----Position Open To:All Applicants
----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
----FLSA Status:Exempt
----Earliest Start Date:Immediately
----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Sep 16, 2025
----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS
----Job Details:General Notes
Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.
For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit:
Purpose
Support the McCombs community of faculty, program and department leaders, students and support partners in their use of our learning management system, Canvas, and related instructional technologies for remote, hybrid, and in-person educational experiences through a patient, service-oriented approach and as an integral part of the McCombs Office of Instructional Innovation team (MOII).
The individual in this position will serve as a fixed-term employee for a period of one year.
Responsibilities
Develop and conduct instructional needs assessment in accordance with faculty and program pedagogical and student experience objectives.
Develop and/or maintain digital instructional materials and courses, including coordinating production of instructional materials in areas such as project milestones, budget, resource time and logistics.
Design and configure learning environments to meet the goals of faculty and programs.
Develop resources to support instructional best practices throughout McCombs.
In coordination with the MOII team, plan and conduct offerings such as workshops, seminars, and one-one consulting sessions with faculty to enhance teaching and learning in online environments.
Advise and contribute to other MOII initiatives, such as the Academic Rigor initiative and the Teaching Fellows program.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of instructional design technology-enhanced education best practices. These are normally acquired through a master's degree in instructional design, educational psychology, instructional design or curriculum and instruction.
Two years experience in curriculum development, instructional design, instructional technology or a related area. A doctoral degree in a related field may be substituted for experience.
Working knowledge of the design and development of instructional activities and materials.
Working knowledge of instructional materials and project management practices, such as project milestones, budget, resource time and logistics.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of technology project management processes and tools, budget, resource time and logistics.
Current knowledge of the latest LMS, Canvas, online learning technologies and design standards.
Ability to plan, design, develop, and evaluate engaging multimedia learning / training objects.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, interpersonal, verbal) with faculty and staff members at all levels of the organization.
Commitment to providing outstanding service and support to students, faculty, and staff
Strong capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Previous experience integrating new and existing academic technologies within an LMS environment.
Demonstrated ability defining and solving logical problems for technical applications.
Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
This is a fixed term one (1) year contract.
Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Work as a team member in shared office space.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
This is an Austin, TX-based position with a primary work location on the University of Texas at Austin campus.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
----Hiring Department:Red McCombs School of Business
----Position Open To:All Applicants
----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
----FLSA Status:Exempt
----Earliest Start Date:Immediately
----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Sep 16, 2025
----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS
----Job Details:General Notes
Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.
For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit:
Purpose
Support the McCombs community of faculty, program and department leaders, students and support partners in their use of our learning management system, Canvas, and related instructional technologies for remote, hybrid, and in-person educational experiences through a patient, service-oriented approach and as an integral part of the McCombs Office of Instructional Innovation team (MOII).
The individual in this position will serve as a fixed-term employee for a period of one year.
Responsibilities
Develop and conduct instructional needs assessment in accordance with faculty and program pedagogical and student experience objectives.
Develop and/or maintain digital instructional materials and courses, including coordinating production of instructional materials in areas such as project milestones, budget, resource time and logistics.
Design and configure learning environments to meet the goals of faculty and programs.
Develop resources to support instructional best practices throughout McCombs.
In coordination with the MOII team, plan and conduct offerings such as workshops, seminars, and one-one consulting sessions with faculty to enhance teaching and learning in online environments.
Advise and contribute to other MOII initiatives, such as the Academic Rigor initiative and the Teaching Fellows program.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of instructional design technology-enhanced education best practices. These are normally acquired through a master's degree in instructional design, educational psychology, instructional design or curriculum and instruction.
Two years experience in curriculum development, instructional design, instructional technology or a related area. A doctoral degree in a related field may be substituted for experience.
Working knowledge of the design and development of instructional activities and materials.
Working knowledge of instructional materials and project management practices, such as project milestones, budget, resource time and logistics.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of technology project management processes and tools, budget, resource time and logistics.
Current knowledge of the latest LMS, Canvas, online learning technologies and design standards.
Ability to plan, design, develop, and evaluate engaging multimedia learning / training objects.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, interpersonal, verbal) with faculty and staff members at all levels of the organization.
Commitment to providing outstanding service and support to students, faculty, and staff
Strong capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Previous experience integrating new and existing academic technologies within an LMS environment.
Demonstrated ability defining and solving logical problems for technical applications.
Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
This is a fixed term one (1) year contract.
Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Work as a team member in shared office space.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
This is an Austin, TX-based position with a primary work location on the University of Texas at Austin campus.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.