University of Oregon Hiring for Online Education Instructional Designer Job at Eugene, OR Full Time

Department: UO Online
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000/year
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

October 3, 2022; Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon. OtP works closely with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO’s overall academic profile. Led by the Provost, OtP is a dynamic office that seeks to attract and support faculty and students from diverse backgrounds. Online education expands the University of Oregon’s educational mission beyond campus, enlarging UO’s reach and amplifying the University’s reputation as a leader in research and teaching.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Online and Distance Education, the Online Education Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and graduate-employee instructors to design pedagogically sound curricula for online courses, giving thoughtful attention to the needs of students who learn in different ways and who come from different backgrounds. By means of group workshops as well as individual faculty consultations, the Instructional Designer will promote quality standards, high-impact educational practices, universal design for learning, and the effective use of technology for teaching and learning. This position works closely with other instructional designers, a video producer, Learning Management System (LMS) specialists, and the Teaching Engagement Program to promote synergistic support for faculty who develop and teach online courses at UO.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of professional experience interpreting educational goals and developing effective pedagogical solutions.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated understanding of instructional methods and curricular innovations in higher education.
• Proficiency with learning management systems.
• Demonstrated skill with multimedia authoring tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Organization and management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects and ability to manage projects from conception through completion.
• Effective communication skills. Ability to create content for print and web.
• Ability to learn new software with minimal time investment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience working with faculty members, graduate employees, and students from diverse disciplines and cultures.
• Experience delivering training in a workshop format.
• Experience authoring content using principles of universal design.
• Experience applying Quality Matters standards.
• Experience teaching online.
• Knowledge of learning theories.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

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The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

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