Instructional Designer (Laboratory Operations Specialist II)
Tennessee Tech
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Instructional Designer supports faculty and academic programs by applying instructional design principles to enhance teaching and learning across all modalities, providing consultation, course development support, and guidance on educational technologies. This role involves active collaboration with faculty and staff in planning, designing, documenting, and training related to enhancing online teaching and learning.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field with a minimum of one year of experience in curriculum design, development, and delivery is required, along with knowledge of instructional design methodologies and online learning technologies. Preferred qualifications include a Graduate degree and at least 3 years of experience in curriculum development within learning management systems.
Job description
Description of Job Duty
The Instructional Designer supports faculty and academic programs by applying instructional design principles and best practices to enhance teaching and learning across online, hybrid, and face-to-face modalities. The position provides instructional design consultation, course development support, faculty training, and guidance on educational technologies to promote student success, accessibility, and effective learning experiences. Implements instructional and media design concepts and the development of materials and services into the various aspects of teaching and learning in all modalities. Consultation and support pertaining to the integration of instructional technologies and best practices in content delivery and curriculum development through activities and workshops. Active collaboration with faculty, staff, and members of the instructional design team in planning, designing, documenting, and training related to enhancing teaching and learning online. Demonstrates alacrity by being positive, helpful, constructive, and willing to solve problems with a can-do attitude to meet the needs of faculty, students, and members of the university community. Plans and develops developmental resources and activities for workshops, training materials, and marketing materials. Evaluates emerging technologies, design concepts, and best practices. Implements surveys to improve training opportunities and programming from faculty, student, and focus groups. Design and deliver orientation, training, and technical support to faculty and students. Works in a team-centered environment and performs other duties as assigned. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.