Instructional Designer

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Innovation Institute

Tallahassee, Florida

Instructional Designer

The Innovation Institute invites applications for the full-time position of Statewide Programs Coordinator, with a working title of Instructional Designer, position #122760. This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida office. This position is responsible for serving as project manager and instructional design strategist, consultant, and developer of instructional materials that inspire and engage learners (e.g., faculty, administrators, students and organization staff).

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience. This position requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in instructional systems, instructional design, or closely related field. Project management experience. Record of creative approaches to designing and producing engaging and impactful training and learning experiences. Prior experience in teaching or training in an online environment, preferably at the postsecondary level. Experience in creating online instruction using standards using the Quality Matters framework. Experience in multimedia and authoring systems. Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience in instructional design or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field. Experience with learning management system education/training design. Exceptional writing and communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Working knowledge of Camtasia, Captivate, or similar software. Multimedia, graphic design, and/or HTML5 skills. Experience managing a learning management system (e.g. Desire2Learn, Canvas, Moodle, etc.). Experience with interactive learning applications design. Project management experience. Teaching or training experience. Quality Matters peer reviewer or Quality Matters experience. Experience working in higher education.

Salary Range: $55,000- $60,000 annually

Apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu. For the complete announcement position description, including qualifications and experience, and to apply please visit https://jobs.uwf.edu. Open until filled with a preferred response date of October 5, 2017.

This position is located in the Tallahassee office for the Florida Virtual Campus. Tallahassee, state capital of Florida, is known for its beautiful natural environment and strong education community. Just 30 miles from the Georgia line, Tallahassee is a designated Tree City USA with miles of breathtaking canopy roads. Enjoy miles of winding trails for hiking and biking as well as paddle-friendly rivers all the way to the coast. Some of the nation’s most beautiful beaches are just a short drive away.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action employer. Any individual requiring special accommodations to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting ADA Compliance at 1-850-474-2059 (voice) or 1 850 857 6114 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.