Job Title: Instructional Designers II & III

Agency: Texas A&M University

Department: Dean of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

Mays Business School is seeking talented Instructional Designers levels II & III, to independently participate in the design and development of innovative, high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content in alignment with instructional design and pedagogical best practices. Our Instructional Designers work in partnership with faculty, subject matter experts, and the Mays Business School staff to develop digitally enhanced courses that promote student engagement and interactivity with course content, peers, and instructors for programs, departments, and units across Mays Business School. Through the learning design process, you will collaborate with faculty to create high-quality learning experiences and materials that align with program objectives and you may research and evaluate emerging instructional design innovations as well as organize, prioritize, and coordinate course development deliverables. Our Instructional Designers are passionate about designing learning content and promoting student engagement while developing faculty resources and training materials to support the design process. If you want to continue your career as an instructional designer, we invite you to apply to be considered for one of our Instructional Designer opportunities.

Qualifications

Instructional Designer II

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of Experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning and literacy, or training and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than two years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning & literacy, or training and development.
• Experience curating, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing instructional materials.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative, engaging, and accessible online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content.
• Experience interacting with faculty and students to provide support.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

Instructional Designer III

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning and literacy, or training and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, MA, or PhD degree in instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum & instruction, UX/UI design, or a related field.
• More than five years of experience in instructional design or related experience in K-12 education, higher education, adult learning & literacy, or training and development (at least 2 years in higher education).
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and implement innovative, engaging, and accessible online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning content that aligns with quality standards in the higher education environment.
• Proven experience applying current trends and innovations to the planning of multimedia assets that enhance student experience through the curation and/or development of audio, video, graphics, and other media.
• Experience facilitating meetings, as well as experience developing and delivering training in person and online to individuals and groups.
• Experience providing staff development to instructional designers.
• Proficiency in Canvas and contemporary learning technologies
• Proficient in the use of basic programming relating to online learning (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management best practices & tools and knowledge of project management best practices and tools.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials as compensation and classification is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

Who we are 

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve. 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.