Job Title

Instructional Designer (TEMP)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Distance Learning Fee

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,291.66 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Instructional Designer II, under general supervision, leads and supports the development of classroom, hybrid, or online courses. Plans, develops, and delivers training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices. Leads project work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide course design and curriculum development support to academic units with complex needs, such as those developing new online programs, addressing accessibility concerns, or exploring competency-based education. Provide instructional design knowledge to faculty across a wide range of disciplines and course delivery modes.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty and faculty development professionals to achieve outstanding outcomes. Design, develop, and manage faculty development courses and projects for full- and part- time faculty.

• Continuously advance proficiency in integrating the learning management system and a range of learning technologies to strengthen course design and delivery. Support the design, development, and implementation of high-quality faculty development resources, including workshops, consultation services, and digital resources that meet the evolving needs of faculty.

• Deliver outstanding customer service to all constituencies, protect institutional data and privacy, and deliver excellent solutions and services by following departmental and University policies, procedures, and processes.

• Continuously research and possess knowledge in emerging learning theories and evolving best practices for course design, pedagogy, and technology integration.

• Performs other duties assigned.

  Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two years of related experience in instructional design.

  Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 06/30/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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