Instructional Designer II
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

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 serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

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.

This position will support all GCOX faculty and programs: 6 MBA (2YR, 1YR, PMBA, EMBA, OMBA, MBA Direct) and 5 MS (MSA, MSBA, MSF, MSM, MSRE) programs, with specific attention on the OMBA and MBA Direct programs, with end-to-end design, development, and preparation of course set up in the e-learning technology systems, with emphasis on Canvas.

This will allow for alignment and synchronization with Canvas set-up across programs and courses and ensure quality delivery to our students thus contributing to a positive student experience and increased student satisfaction.

All 11 GCOX programs account for approximately 486 residential and 279 online course sections per academic year; 1,300-1,600 students per academic year, and annual revenue of $40M+.

The position will work collaboratively with faculty and course production teams to produce instructional and supplementary materials for online courses/programs.

Essential Functions:

• Work with GCOX faculty with the design, development, and maintenance of all GCOX courses, specifically the fully online, remote, hybrid courses, and enhanced learning experiences.
• Advise, train, and support faculty on the appropriate tools, media, and instructional strategies to achieve course learning objectives and develop quality course content, while ensuring courses and content meet design for learning and accessibility standards.
• Perform regular course content quality and accessibility checks according to institutional and Cox School quality, compliance, and accreditation requirements, in addition to standards from Quality Matters, OLC, and other organizations
• Research emerging technology, new applications, and online learning tools for recommendations to faculty for implementation and enhanced course design.
• Coordinate activities alongside faculty throughout each course's development life-cycle to the course production team to ensure deadlines are realized.
• Create learning outcome aligned multimedia resources such as video presentations, animations, interactive content, narrated slide presentations, screen captures, and audio recordings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some evening and weekend work is required to support faculty and programs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. A degree in Instructional Systems Design, Education Instruction or related field desired.

A minimum of three years of work experience is required.

Experience working with faculty to design online courses and programs, experience facilitating the creation of faculty course videos and experience piloting new teaching and learning technologies is also required.

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.

Candidates must possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently. The ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities is essential.

Candidates must have knowledge of course design principles and theories; Familiarity with Quality Matters desired. Must also have experience with Canvas or other learning management systems.

Experience with multimedia production using a variety of eLearning authoring tools such as Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Premier, or similar multimedia systems preferred.

Candidate must have a working knowledge of Canvas, Blackboard, or other learning management system.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

The 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.

Benefits:

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.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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