Instructional Designer

General Description / Primary Purpose:

Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver innovative, technology-based learning solutions for online courses and programs.

Job Function:

Support faculty in online course development for distance learning delivery. Assist faculty in the conversion of traditional courses to distance learning through instructional design and development, consultation, workshops and seminars. Provide faculty development related to the practical and pedagogical skills necessary for developing and delivering interactive and engaging distance learning courses. Consult with faculty on course design and advice on best practices. Assist in the production of online courses. Assist it the review of online courses using a university rubric Contribute to the development of educational materials and computer training materials; provide administrative support for the Blackboard Learning System. Advocate and present techniques for the appropriate use of instructional technology, including use of LMS, web conferencing, and new media. Other duties as assigned. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Marginal Functions:

Other duties as assigned. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.

Departmental Requirements:

Experience in the development of distance learning courses and digital instructional materials. Theoretical and applied experience with learning theory connecting solutions to curricular goals. Experience implementing a range of Web 2.0 technologies for teaching and learning. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in developing distance learning courses for an institution of higher education and Quality Matters certification and/or experience.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Supervision Received:

General supervision. The incumbent develops procedures for performing a variety of complex duties within established guidelines; has considerable freedom while the work is in process and receives instructions on new assignments.

Level of Public Contact:

Works with faculty on a daily basis, and has frequent interaction with staff from other departments.

Monetary Responsibility:

None

Policy-making and/or Interpretation:

None

Program Direction and Development:

Responsible for formulating and recommending policies and procedures related to the delivery of distance learning courses.

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:

This position has access to student records available through the institutional learning management system which may include student work, grades, and communication with instructor.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience. 

Contact Laura Jackson, laura.jackson@unf.edu, for more information.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or clery@unf.edu.

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.