Advise university faculty in the application of complex instructional design principles and educational technology to develop courses. Provides expertise to facilitate instructional initiatives and supervise staff. 

• Primary subject matter expert and provide consultation and support for faculty and staff.
• Direct the work of graduate technology assistants. 
• Investigate, propose, and participate in decision making for the purchase of new software and technology. 
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues of technology-based programs. 
• Develops and conducts training of faculty on new academic software and technology. 
• Research and assist faculty in the development of new and innovative teaching experiences. 7. Present and represent University instructional designers at conferences. 
• Collaborate with and assist internal and system-wide instructional designers. 
• Provide leadership in the instructional designer collaborative meetings for the University of Houston System groups. 
• Perform other job-related duties as required. 
  

MQ: 

• Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. 
• Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master’s degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. 
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
  

Additional Posting Information: 

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education. 
  

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Canvas or LMS experience preferred
• The position is at the main campus of University of Houston, M-F; 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexible arrive and leave times are possible).
• Remote work is not an option
  

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Complete UH application
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
  

Note: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references.
References will be contacted only after the hiring process has been completed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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