The University of Alabama·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Instructional Designer IV provides expert guidance on instructional design and accessibility while managing complex online course development projects. They work directly with faculty to define learning objectives and mentor lower-level designers in course implementation.
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209312 - ACCESS
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This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in the ACCESS Department to be considered.
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The Instructional Designer IV provides expert level guidance and management for a specific aspect of instructional design, such as accessibility, etc. Works with faculty and other content experts to create robust and interactive online courses for complex credit and non-credit courses using sound online pedagogy under limited supervision. Works one-on-one with faculty member to identify course learning objectives, teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and other parameters necessary for development of basic courses. Assigns, reviews, guides, and manages instructional design projects to ensure successful completion of course development in the prescribed timeframe. Mentors lower-level Instructional Designers in course development and implementation work.
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Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience; OR master’s degree and four (4) years of instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience.
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Must clear the fingerprint/background check required by the Alabama State Department of Education for work with the ACCESS Virtual Learning Initiative.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand, implement, and train others in web/new media content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to implement instructional technology tools for online content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to work with clientele and translate their instructional technology needs.
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Demonstrated experience in distance learning technology in higher education or K-12 environments with knowledge of learning management systems Moodle and D2L. This experience may include teaching, training, multimedia authoring, curriculum development, website development, or IT experience.
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Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience or a master's degree with four years of experience. Additionally, the role requires clearing a fingerprint and background check through the Alabama State Department of Education.
Market context
In Alabama, instructional designer roles are typically tied to districts and education departments updating curriculum, digital learning, and staff training. Competition often centers on candidates who can show both instructional design experience and comfort working within K-12 compliance requirements, including background screening. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your degree, experience, and readiness for the fingerprint and background check before applying.
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