University of Maine at Fort Kent
Instructional Designer
University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, Maine, us, 04473
Position has been re-opened with revised salary.
The
University of Maine at Presque Isle
is seeking to hire an
Instructional Designer . This position consults with faculty instructional designer staff and administration and advises on best design practices and accessibility for excellent student learning pathways. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-developing and delivering technical training and tutorials to distance faculty and students using supported media tools for teaching, as well as explaining how these tools work best in the Learning Management System (LMS). Work results have a direct and highly visible impact on the quality of instruction and on the student experience across teaching all modalities. This position is under the direction of the Center for Teaching and Learning Instructional Design team, faculty and other campus and System stakeholders to support excellence in teaching and accessible learning pathways for faculty and students.
This position is located on-campus.
The normal annual salary range for this position is $50,000- $55,000, depending on skills and experience. The University System provides competitive
benefits
that include paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution; and much more. The University System is also a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Duties include
(not limited to):
Develop a solid working knowledge of UMPI-specific design priorities and strategic initiatives and how they are supported by the features of both Brightspace LMS, and other UMS-supported educational technologies.
Be a leader in contemporary learning theory in a higher education context.
Work one-on-one and in groups with faculty and staff to support the creation, revision, and assessment of courses, including using instructional design norms, pedagogical theory, and research-based best practices in how students learn.
Provide synchronous and asynchronous LMS/instructional technology support for faculty users.
Collaborate with CTL and UMS System staff on various committees, tests, and troubleshoot features and tools in different teaching and learning technologies.
Provide direct support and training development and communicate support needs and trends to the CTL Director and other administrative staff in a timely manner.
Assist UMPI faculty and work-study students with developing and delivering campus-specific job aides, videos, and web-based resources.
In collaboration with the CTL Director and other campus offices, assist in updating and maintaining the student-facing support Site (the eLearning Hub) and the Center for Teaching & Learning's primary WordPress site.
Assist faculty and student interest groups in developing a variety of multimedia content, including (but not limited to) video and podcast production.
Advocate at the Campus and System level for Universal Design for Learning and designing for accessibility. Serve as the UMPI Instructional Design lead for Accessibility.
Work is typically performed in an office environment with limited travel to other campuses for training, development, or committee work. Interruptions are expected to occur often, and the candidate must be able to prioritize work independently and collaborate on time-sensitive team projects. Heavy computer use daily will be required. Must adapt and respond quickly to constantly changing technology and have exemplary human-centered service and communication skills.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in education, instructional technology, multimedia design, or a related area.
Two years of recent experience in a setting working with various types of computer software, including MS Office and Google suite of applications.
Recent experience designing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience with teaching and/or tutoring.
Ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Time management skills.
Ability to rapidly learn various software applications and platforms, as well as how they heuristically work together to improve teaching and learning.
Knowledge of current in-person, hybrid, and digital pedagogy, as well as a basic understanding of UDL.
Ability to work with non-technical clients (both live, hybrid, and from a distance) in a positive and solution-oriented manner.
Ability to translate a variety of content into supported, accessible multimedia formats including but not limited to video, audio, graphics, and HTML.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
Previous teaching experience in higher education.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles andragogy, adult learning, and/or CBE delivery.
Experience with administering an LMS.
Experience applying all or some of the following learning theories and models in course design for learning: Connectivism, Constructivism, the ADDIE model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kolb’s Learning Cycle (or Experiential Education), Cognitive Load, Backward Design and/or Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction.
Experience with the following platforms: Brightspace, Zoom web-conferencing, Kaltura Adobe Creative Suite, and WordPress.
To apply click on "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at
http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/
.
For your application to be considered complete you submit a cover letter and a resume/curriculum. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for references. Review of applications begins immediately. Interviews will begin October 7, 2024. Position will remain posted until filled.
The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at
https://www.umpi.edu/
.
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Clery Act-
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. You may
view the University’s Annual Security Report
. If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580
Equal Opportunity Statement-
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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The
University of Maine at Presque Isle
is seeking to hire an
Instructional Designer . This position consults with faculty instructional designer staff and administration and advises on best design practices and accessibility for excellent student learning pathways. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-developing and delivering technical training and tutorials to distance faculty and students using supported media tools for teaching, as well as explaining how these tools work best in the Learning Management System (LMS). Work results have a direct and highly visible impact on the quality of instruction and on the student experience across teaching all modalities. This position is under the direction of the Center for Teaching and Learning Instructional Design team, faculty and other campus and System stakeholders to support excellence in teaching and accessible learning pathways for faculty and students.
This position is located on-campus.
The normal annual salary range for this position is $50,000- $55,000, depending on skills and experience. The University System provides competitive
benefits
that include paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution; and much more. The University System is also a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Duties include
(not limited to):
Develop a solid working knowledge of UMPI-specific design priorities and strategic initiatives and how they are supported by the features of both Brightspace LMS, and other UMS-supported educational technologies.
Be a leader in contemporary learning theory in a higher education context.
Work one-on-one and in groups with faculty and staff to support the creation, revision, and assessment of courses, including using instructional design norms, pedagogical theory, and research-based best practices in how students learn.
Provide synchronous and asynchronous LMS/instructional technology support for faculty users.
Collaborate with CTL and UMS System staff on various committees, tests, and troubleshoot features and tools in different teaching and learning technologies.
Provide direct support and training development and communicate support needs and trends to the CTL Director and other administrative staff in a timely manner.
Assist UMPI faculty and work-study students with developing and delivering campus-specific job aides, videos, and web-based resources.
In collaboration with the CTL Director and other campus offices, assist in updating and maintaining the student-facing support Site (the eLearning Hub) and the Center for Teaching & Learning's primary WordPress site.
Assist faculty and student interest groups in developing a variety of multimedia content, including (but not limited to) video and podcast production.
Advocate at the Campus and System level for Universal Design for Learning and designing for accessibility. Serve as the UMPI Instructional Design lead for Accessibility.
Work is typically performed in an office environment with limited travel to other campuses for training, development, or committee work. Interruptions are expected to occur often, and the candidate must be able to prioritize work independently and collaborate on time-sensitive team projects. Heavy computer use daily will be required. Must adapt and respond quickly to constantly changing technology and have exemplary human-centered service and communication skills.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in education, instructional technology, multimedia design, or a related area.
Two years of recent experience in a setting working with various types of computer software, including MS Office and Google suite of applications.
Recent experience designing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience with teaching and/or tutoring.
Ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Time management skills.
Ability to rapidly learn various software applications and platforms, as well as how they heuristically work together to improve teaching and learning.
Knowledge of current in-person, hybrid, and digital pedagogy, as well as a basic understanding of UDL.
Ability to work with non-technical clients (both live, hybrid, and from a distance) in a positive and solution-oriented manner.
Ability to translate a variety of content into supported, accessible multimedia formats including but not limited to video, audio, graphics, and HTML.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
Previous teaching experience in higher education.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles andragogy, adult learning, and/or CBE delivery.
Experience with administering an LMS.
Experience applying all or some of the following learning theories and models in course design for learning: Connectivism, Constructivism, the ADDIE model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kolb’s Learning Cycle (or Experiential Education), Cognitive Load, Backward Design and/or Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction.
Experience with the following platforms: Brightspace, Zoom web-conferencing, Kaltura Adobe Creative Suite, and WordPress.
To apply click on "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at
http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/
.
For your application to be considered complete you submit a cover letter and a resume/curriculum. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for references. Review of applications begins immediately. Interviews will begin October 7, 2024. Position will remain posted until filled.
The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at
https://www.umpi.edu/
.
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Clery Act-
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. You may
view the University’s Annual Security Report
. If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580
Equal Opportunity Statement-
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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