Instructional Designer

The University of Wisconsin River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Year-round arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible from River Falls. UWRF's 6,100 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; and Business and Economics.

The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued.

The Position:
The University of Wisconsin- River Falls invites applications for an Instructional Designer (Information Processing Consultant). The successful candidate will assist and advise faculty members, instructional and non-instructional academic staff members, and students, with instructional design of online, face-to-face, distance, and hybrid courses, and with the integration of teaching and learning technology. This person will also create and lead faculty development trainings, as well as support faculty members, instructional and non-instructional academic staff members, and students, with resolving technical issues with teaching and learning technologies. Review of applications will begin on upon receipt, with an anticipated appointment start date in January 2019.

As a member of the Teaching and Learning Technologies Department within the Division of Technology Services (DoTS), this position will assist and advise faculty members, instructional and non-instructional academic staff, and students, on instructional design, development, and delivery of fully online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face courses. This person will work with faculty and instructional staff, especially faculty teaching with alternative delivery methods, to help develop successful and effective courses. Training instructors in the use of online course applications one-to-one, one-to-many, synchronously and asynchronously, is a key component of this role. Periodically providing support outside of standard hours is an expectation of this role.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

40% Instructional Design and Development
*Provide faculty members with development opportunities and consultation focused on the design and development of course materials using appropriate instructional strategies to effectively achieve desired student learning outcomes.
*Design and facilitate training and development opportunities for instructors in the use and application of technology in instruction through one-to-one and one-to-many sessions, synchronous workshops, online, and other means as deemed necessary by shared governance, administration, and DoTS management.
*Actively participate in educational technology communities within the UW System and at state and national levels.
*Capture and report data relating to courses taught using hybrid and distance education delivery methods.
*Identify and promote internal and external professional development opportunities available to faculty members and instructional academic staff regarding teaching and learning technologies.

25% Instructional and Learning Technologies
Provide system administration and direct technical assistance to instructors and students using instructional and learning technology tools. These tools include, but are not limited to, the following.
*Learning Management System/Digital Learning Environment (e.g., Desire2Learn and Canvas)
*Screen Recording Software (e.g., Camtasia Studio, Kaltura CaptureSpace)
*Media Hosting and Delivery Services (e.g., Kaltura MediaSpace)
*Collaborative Learning Spaces
*Interactive/Digital Ink Technologies (e.g., SMART technologies)
*Student Response Systems (e.g., iClickers)
*Plagiarism Detection System (e.g., Turn-it-in)
*Webpage content management system
*Evaluation systems (e.g., Scantron Class Climate)
*Consult with instructors regarding their teaching and learning technology needs.
*Author content for technical support documentation in a knowledge base system for instructors and other stakeholders.
*Explore, pilot, and promote innovations in technologies and techniques for all methods of instructional delivery.
*Research and implement emerging educational technologies with related user guides.

15% Daily Technical Support for Teaching and Learning Technologies
*Provide direct support to users resolving issues assigned to the Department within the issue tracking system.
*Provide information to users regarding the status of their requests and resolve any necessary issues.
*Coordinate with other Division of Technology Services departments and teams to resolve customer issues and requests.

10% Classroom and Learning Space Technology
*Contribute to the planning and design of teaching and learning technology for classrooms and learning spaces in campus affiliated spaces.

10% Other Duties as Assigned
*Work with the DoTS' Teaching & Learning Technologies Department to further the missions and goals of the University, Division, and Department.
*Work with committees and groups across the UW System as requested.
*Serve on ad-hoc DoTS project teams and University committees as required.
*Complete special projects as requested by leadership.
*Support University with M-SARA, HLC, and other external agency compliance projects regarding distance education and online education.
*Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications Required:
*Master's degree in learning technologies, instructional design, instructional technologies, education, or related field.
*Two or more years of direct experience providing customer support and designing and delivering training to faculty, or similar customers, in areas of instructional and learning technologies and instructional design and pedagogy.
*Experience with instructional software, learning management systems/digital learning environments, online course delivery methods, and other instructional and learning technologies.
*Demonstrated proficiency and experience in employing instructional and learning technologies in higher education settings.
*Experience with classroom technology needs analysis, implementation, training, and support for instructors and students.
*Experience using and instructing others in the use of a learning management system and providing support and system administration activities for online learning applications.
*Effective English written communication skills
*Knowledge and understanding of research and literature in the fields of: instructional and learning technologies, instructional design, faculty development.

Qualifications Preferred:
*Terminal degree in discipline.
*Teaching experience within higher education.
*Experience designing and delivering asynchronous training.
*Experience teaching in an online classroom.
*Experience in curriculum development.
*Ability to work with numerous software applications and multiple hardware platforms.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain information to a variety of persons and groups.
*Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently to achieve University goals.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
*Knowledge and understanding of research and literature in the fields of: learning theories, student assessment, Universal design for learning.



Click Apply for all the details and to be considered. Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by December 23, 2018. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates.







The University of Wisconsin 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 Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

UW-River Falls Diversity Statement: We declare that diversity and inclusivity are core values. We dedicate ourselves to build a culture grounded in principles of equity, social justice, and excellence. We fundamentally affirm and embrace the multiple identities, values, belief systems, and cultural practices of all individuals and communities. We will address fundamental issues of bias, discrimination, and exclusion.

The University is committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and identities which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.

UWRF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status, and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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