Instructional Designer & Developer - Digital Learning at UT - UTK

Digital Learning at UT is a newly created unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. 

The instructional designer/developer for online teaching and learning will work with UTK instructional faculty and Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate quality online and hybrid courses and programs, and will lead and manage instructional design projects that impact academic units. The person in this position will help the university meet Chancellor Plowman's strategic goal of expanding educational opportunities beyond the Knoxville campus through the development and delivery of robust and engaging online programs and courses. 

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and other instructional design team members to develop courses in line with the university's "Engaged Online Course Initiative." Support faculty through a series of available professional development opportunities, from trainings/webinars through comprehensive course design and development.
• Manage instructional design projects to support the complete development of individual courses and program development; Develop multimedia products for online courses.
• Independently consult with individual faculty as well as instructional staff across the university to support the effective use and implementation of best practices in online teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment tools to effectively evaluate programming and to assist faculty in examining their teaching so as to make continuous improvements in their practice.
• Engage in professional development activities related to online and hybrid teaching and learning, instructional design, and educational technology in order to stay current in the field.

Strong candidates will have:

• Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment
• Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods
• Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories
• Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction
• Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions
• Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses
• Knowledge in developing eLearning material using software like Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, and other tools for interactive learning
• Knowledge in developing digital multimedia assets that may include video, graphics, or games

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High proficiency in a modern LMS, such as Canvas.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) in instructional design, online education, education technology or adult learning

Or

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of professional experience in instructional design, online education, education technology, or related field
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Work Location 

• Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: MR 10
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

• For full consideration, applicants must attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references, in addition to completing the applicant file to the Human Resources online application system. 
• Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. DL_UT

About The College/Department/Division 

Digital Learning at UT is a unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, an