University of California, Irvine is hiring: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER in Irvine

Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nations top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. Its located in one of the worlds safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange Countys second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Continuing Education is an environment that celebrates diversity of background and experience and one that leverages the unique talents and strengths of staff to achieve greater employee satisfaction, higher productivity, and innovation. We strive to be a place where staff feel that they are equitably treated, respected, heard, valued, and enabled to do their best work while contributing to the organization's mission and vision.

One way we are achieving this is by using innovative instructional approaches and technologies in our online courses and program delivery. Our course production team collaborates closely with Developers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create online courses that enhance student learning. Instructional designers prioritize the quality and operationalization of the student experience by ensuring courses are engaging, accessible, and aligned with learning objectives, incorporating feedback mechanisms, and continuously improving course content based on student performance and feedback.

Responsibilities:

UC Irvines Division of Continuing Education is seeking an instructional designer (ID) who serves as an innovative resource in the design and development of captivating, learner-centric courses. This role involves merging design-thinking principles with course development strategies to guide SMEs in the development of course content and activities suited to program and course focus. They must be able to collaborate and partner with SMEs to conceptualize, plan, design, and develop content that is engaging and utilizes best practices to enhance learner experiences. The ID is knowledgeable in various pedagogical approaches and best practices for online and hybrid course delivery, along with MOOC development. They have competency in educational technology, project management, course quality assurance, research-based learning principles, and pertinent learning technology tools.

Qualifications:

• Total Compensation

  In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

  
  The expected pay range for this recruitment is $69,500- $80,000.
• Required:

  • Thorough knowledge of functional areas and understanding of how work within one course may impact work being done in other courses or in other areas.

  • Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate well with developers/SMEs.

  • Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backward design, learning outcomes, assessment design, and instructional approaches, including lectures, discussions, activities, projects, etc.

  • Thorough knowledge of applying learning theories and educational methodologies.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and be able to adjust to changing priorities.

  • Knowledge to conduct appropriate job and tasks in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) applications.

  • Masters degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that aligns with instructional design principles.

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in online course design and delivery using instructional design/learning experience design practices in higher education.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of quality online course frameworks, learning data analytics, analysis, and metrics reporting.

• Preferred:

  • MBA degree and/or a Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field completed or in progress.

  • Professional coursework in instructional design, educational technology and/or related field.

  • Experience with LMS systems (i.e., Canvas, Coursera)

  • Experience with basic HTML coding.

  • Experience in using project management tools (i.e., Wrike).

  • Has worked with third-party vendors and contractors in the course development process.

  • Demonstrated experience producing courses using eLearning tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

  • Working knowledge with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of Californias Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of Californias Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.