Instructional Designer (Assoc. or no prefix)

ATTENTION: Instructional Designer (Assoc.
or no prefix) The University of Wisconsin System, a premier system of public higher education, educates approximately 161,000 students each year and employs 40,000 faculty and staff statewide.
With 13 universities across 26 campuses and a statewide extension network with offices in every county, the UW System is a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
The UW System and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.
University of Wisconsin Extended Campus (UWEX) is the online and Continuing/Professional Education arm of University of Wisconsin System.
UWEX works in partnership with all 26 UW System campuses to offer continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities, fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea of extending the university's resources to every corner of the state.
POSITION SUMMARY The Instructional Designer (Assoc.
or no prefix) will work in close collaboration with senior instructional design staff to assist with or support the design, development, and enhancement of instructional activities, programs, and curricula.
The Instructional Designer works in close collaboration with various stakeholders to obtain content, apply learning theories and instructional design models, employ sound project management practices, and appropriately engage internal and external resources to meet organizational and learner needs.
The Instructional Designer is responsible for creating courses in the learning management system (LMS) and ensuring the content of those courses meets high quality standards.
Title placement will be dependent on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of senior instructional design staff, meet with faculty members and/or subject matter experts to create and manage a curriculum development plan for new online courses Build strong, collaborative relationships with constituents through face-to-face and remote interactions (e.
g.
, emails, webinars, conference calls) Assist with the development of training materials and provide professional development to faculty regarding current research related to best practices for the development and teaching of online courses Assist with the selection, review, and integration of educational technologies to support pedagogical aims Provide training to faculty on the use of the learning management system and other associated educational technologies Coordinate with media staff on the creation of a media plan and associated content Assist with the identification and communication of opportunities to improve the learning experience for all students, especially those related to accessibility, and collaboratively work with faculty to carry out this work Aid faculty in locating and evaluating open educational resources, and provide guidance on issues related to copyright and fair use guidelines Maintain a commitment to practitioner scholarship by keeping abreast of emerging theories and practices Perform other duties as requested MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree Demonstrated knowledge of learning theory and instructional design models Experience working with learning management systems and related educational technologies Experience establishing professional relationships with stakeholders/clients to help meet their objectives while providing excellent customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience applying project management strategies to meet project goals and deadlines PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, adult learning, continuing education, or a related field Knowledge of current learning/instructional design theories pertaining to online education Proficiency in the Canvas learning management system Proficiency in the use of basic programming related to online learning (e.
g.
, HTML, XML, ActionScript, JAVA or JavaScript) Experience working collaboratively with other instructional designers Experience working in higher education on instructional design projects for others CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The UW System is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
e.
, a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
WORK LOCATION Our office is located at 780 Regent Street, Madison WI.
Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available, with occasional requirement to perform in-office work to candidates that reside within the state of Wisconsin.
Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The Instructional Designer (official title: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I or II) is a full-time, salaried (exempt), Academic staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $48,000 - $61,350 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefits package.
To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: UW System Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible.
Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through December 5, 2023.
However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
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Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
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Follow the onscreen instructions and be sure to include your salary expectations when asked in our applicant tracking system.
In addition, please be sure to upload ALL THREE of the required documents: resume, cover letter, and references as PDF files.
Failing to include any of these documents may disqualify your application.
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Your cover letter MUST specifically address how your education and experience relate to the and qualifications.
Be sure to emphasize the areas outlined under "Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.
" b.
Your reference page should include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references with at least one being from a current or previous supervisor.
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Include a statement of whether you wish to have your application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.
Please note that in the absence of any statement regarding confidentiality, we will assume you do not wish to have your application held in confidence.
The UW System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Stat.
sec.
19.
36(7).
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Submit your application.
University of Wisconsin System Administration is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Questions may be addressed to: Kristina Williston, HR Generalist, kwilliston@uwsa.
edu