Job Description

Missouri Online, a part of the University of Missouri System (UM System), is seeking an Instructional Designer II to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators in enhancing online education. The ideal candidate will be passionate about ensuring high-quality course design, facilitating faculty professional development, and supporting innovative online and blended learning programs. This role involves providing pedagogical consultation and driving continuous improvement of existing online programs while adhering to instructional design standards and online teaching best practices.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualities

Collaborative
Flexible/adaptable
Curious
Invested
Transparent
Student experience oriented
Relationship builder

Responsibilities

Cultivate collaborative and professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators within Missouri Online and across campuses in the UM System
Collaborate with colleagues, instructors, and staff within Missouri Online and across campuses in the UM System to design and develop student-centered, engaging learning experiences
Partner with faculty to implement and produce course materials and determine delivery format for online courses
Provide professional and timely support to faculty in the areas of pedagogy, online course development, learning experience design, and implementation of appropriate educational technologies
Proactively listen to faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify underlying needs and problems
Complete course quality reviews and support faculty through quality improvements to their courses as a result of review feedback
Facilitate professional development courses, consultations, workshops, or other events in areas of instructional design and online teaching
Seek opportunities for personal professional development to improve instructional design knowledge and skills and stay abreast of industry trends and standards; share that knowledge internally to continually grow the knowledge base of the larger design team
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Shift

8AM-5PM. CST Monday – Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in instructional design
Two years of experience in instructional design or teaching, with preference given to candidates with online teaching experience
Foundational knowledge of various learning theories, instructional design models, and learning experience design frameworks
Awareness of current accessibility standards and best practices
Basic project management skills
Strong organization skills
Superior time management skills
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, listening
Experience and demonstrated success in remote work
Desire and ability to present at local, regional, state, and national events as opportunities allow

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $56,500.00 per year

Grade: GGS-009

University Title: Instructional Designer II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Other Information

This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at 573-882-7976.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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