Instructional Learning Technologist (Instructional Designer II)
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215![Southern Methodist University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.About SMU:SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social, and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.About the Position:This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Instructional Technologist will work with the Perkins School of Theology to develop online materials in Canvas, the Learning Management System, and to coordinate the completion of accessibility elements with faculty and student workers. Working with faculty to develop a blueprint of the course, this person would then build the course and add all the engaging elements that provide a student-centered and authentic online learning experience for students at Southern Methodist University. In addition, this person will assist the faculty in making and editing video content for the course. This is a 12-month position requiring full-time in-office hours.This position reports to the Manager of Online Production Services.Essential Functions:Work with OPS Manager and faculty to revise existing courses for online delivery and Spanish language sections.Create instructional material: courses, curriculum, video content, student guides or training manuals.Work with OPS Manager and faculty to design and implement innovative and effective online learning techniques.Coordinate efforts with and report progress regularly to course production project manager(s) and other leadership.Update documents for tracking and reporting purposes.Advise, train, and support faculty on the elements used in Canvas to achieve course learning objectives as defined by course production project manager(s) and faculty.Assist team with developing appropriate assessments, discussions, and strategies to align with course learning objectives as defined by faculty.Ensure all content of the course is accessible and adheres to QM standards.Coordinate activities alongside faculty throughout each course's development life-cycle to the course production project manager(s) to ensure that deadlines are realized.Assist with the copying of course content into new course shells, into new terms, and/or into Spanish language sections.Perform basic video editing tasks and loading video content into Panopto, our video repository, and Canvas pages.Perform regular course accessibility checks according to institutional quality/compliance/accreditation requirements.Maintain awareness updates to Canvas, new techniques, and related technology tools.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and Experience:A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Instructional Design or Learning Experiences is preferred.A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required.Two years of demonstrated experience in an academic or training environment in the building of course content for online delivery, including course modules, web resources, and other digital course materials is required. Three years of experience in Learning Management Systems is a plus.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.Candidate familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and other common instructional technologies is required.Candidate ability to skillfully use various audio and video technologies (video cameras, webcams, wireless mics, etc.) is essential.Candidate familiarity with modern quality rubrics (e.g., Quality Matters) is also necessary.Candidate ability to speak/write in Spanish is a plus.Candidate knowledge of Canvas, Zoom, non-linear video editing software, and audio editing software is required, as well as knowledge of emerging technologies as related to teaching and learning.Physical and Environmental Demands:Sit for long periods of time.Deadline to Apply:Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by August 27, 2024. This position is open until filled.EEO Statement:SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
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