Instructional Developer

Essential Functions

Collaborates with faculty on instructional design issues and online course development.

Assists with the design of curriculum, instruction, and multimedia-based course materials.

Analyzes course specifications, curriculum requirements, and instructional circumstances to determine appropriate methods, practices, and tools for delivery of instruction.

Provides practical and theoretical advice to instructors for purposes of design, production, management, and assessment of instruction.

Designs and implements assessment instruments for evaluating the efficacy of face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

Consults individually or with instructor groups, departments, and colleges to determine, develop, and apply appropriate instructional practices.

Assists instructors in learning about instructional technologies (and other instructional innovations) through the development of tutorials and trainings, as well as via consultations.

Coordinates and oversees media production progress related to creation of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.

Collaborates with staff associates to design and develop instructional tools, objects, and experiences.

Ensures timely completion and delivery of instructional design projects.

Conducts research in latest instructional theories, practices, assessment strategies, and technologies.

Develops, coordinates, and evaluates programming initiatives centered on instructor professional development.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility

and

Experience: Two years of related experience informing, advising, and assisting in assessment, management, and production of instructional objects and activities in both technological and non-technological environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Proficiency in applying technology in two or more of the following areas: teaching/instructional design, instructional software design/production, graphics design/production. Familiarity with web development tools such as Adobe, Blackboard, and digital audio/video applications.

Prior experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating instructor professional development opportunities in broad areas related to postsecondary teaching and learning.

Ability to work independently while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 35 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.