The Associate Instructional Designer will be a critical player in driving course development and innovation, working closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and senior instructional designers to design, develop, and enhance online learning experiences. In this role, you will independently apply instructional design principles and utilize a range of educational technologies to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning materials that elevate the quality of online education.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree instructional design, education, technology, learning science, or related field
• Experience providing educational technology development services, or formal or informal education, whether in a full-time or part-time (e.g. graduate assistantship) capacity
• Or, any equivalent combination of experience or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree in instructional design, online education, ed tech, learning science, or related field.

Work Location

• Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 10

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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, DASH. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.
• 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, 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. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.

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Course Development & Maintenance

• Provide direct support to faculty in the development and creation of learning materials, particularly related to content formatting, assessment creation and course organization, in alignment with learning objectives as directed. Partner with course development team.
• Provide start-of-term support to faculty in preparation for each teaching session, including keeping links current, ensuring seamless access to third-party assets/embeds, and updating dates and deadlines for assignments.
• Provide front-line troubleshooting to faculty for resolving issues with Digital Learning course templates, including basic html.
• Lead DL’s efforts to maintain compliance with US Dept of Justice guidelines for accessibility within online courses, including applying accessibility standards and quality assurance protocols in the creation of materials, as well as the conversion/optimization of older materials.
• Lead file conversions when needed to maintain continuity of operations between shifting vendors/use of third-party materials.
• Collaborate with senior instructional designers and faculty in creating engaging and interactive content, including creating and updating assets through H5P, Storyline, etc.

Technology Assistance and Enhancement

• Diagnose, recommend and utilize effective and creative uses of technology to enhance instruction.
• Employ content authoring tools, document creation applications, presentation tools, and other technology resources to develop custom products.
• Test relevant technologies for adoption by Course Production unit.

Educational Technology Troubleshooting

• Provide troubleshooting, technology, documentation, and event information support to faculty and subject matter experts.
• Build familiarity with, and stay current on, best practices, learning theories, and instructional technologies, incorporating these into content standards and learning objectives.