Instructional Designer II

Company: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title

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Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

As an Instructional Designer II at the Texas A&M School of Nursing, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health education. In this role, you'll lead projects and support the development of classroom, hybrid, or online courses. You will also plan, develop, and deliver training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices. Join us and make a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals!

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of related experience in instructional design or other related areas

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, e-Learning, or comparable degree in academic technology and design

Four years of experience as an instructor or course builder in one of the three leading Learning Management Systems: Blackboard Learn/Ultra, Canvas, and/or Brightspace D2L

Two years of experience with quality assurance in online course development using one of the following: Quality Matters Rubric, OLC Scorecard, or comparable QA assessment instrument

Two years of experience leading webinars using a major technology such as Zoom, WebEx, Collaborate Ultra, or comparable web conferencing system

Two years of experience with proctoring and troubleshooting online exam software (HESI, Honorlock, Respondus LockDown Browser, APEA, and other comparable products)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Knowledge of online course design principles and practices

Knowledge of digital accessibility regulations and standards, including the ability to perform accessibility evaluations and implement effective remediation techniques

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development: Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses. Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design. Leads and oversees course design and development projects. Administers and maintains online development courses/resources. Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, and multimedia team. Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.

Faculty Training and Support: Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design. Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design. Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends .

Departmental Support: Coordinates and provides computer-based testing technology support for faculty and students. Provides support and guidance in meeting accessibility standards for course materials and instructional content. Completes special projects related to the digital learning environment as directed.

Course Review and Quality Assurance: Designs online modules. Leads the course review process.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars

Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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