Instructional Designer II

Job Summary

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

This position is responsible for analyzing needs, as well as design, develop, deliver and evaluate a variety of instruction for e-learning. This position will also work closely with the Director and instructors to create and provide learning experiences for students and design fully online courses as well as blended learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Faculty & student support

Percent Effort: 75% 

• Designs and develops eLearning modules and courses with instructors.
• Provides awareness of campus resources and services available for online/distance students.
• Provides coordinated and effective technology support and professional development to instructors and students.

Functional Area 2: Operations & Research

Percent Effort: 15%

• Builds and maintains databases that serve as a comprehensive and growing record of a) campus services for online students, and b) accomplishments of instructors relative to Distance Education (DE).
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (ODELTs) distance learning resources and service provision to A&M-CC students relative to established benchmarks and national best practices. Establishes and monitors benchmarks related to the efficient and effective provision of distance learning services and resources on and off campus.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 10% 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Two years of related experience in instructional design.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.