Posted 1/29/2013: Instructional Designer, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries – Main Campus

The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries is seeking an Instructional Designer to provide instructional and program design expertise for the development and support of academic courses, specialized educational programs, and staff and faculty training and development.

Working with Teaching and Learning Center, subject matter experts and staff in the Learning Technology, the position will provide support in online lessons' design and development. The position will design and supervise production of learning resources in a variety of formats. Supporting the library online instruction will require a creative approach to produce beta lesson skeletons and include outlining videos content; researching other sources to help in the creation process, facilitating internal and external communication to brainstorm different options, scripting video or activity designs and seeking approval from SMEs and others (if necessary) before starting production of learning resources.

Qualifications & Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of two years experience working with online course design and development. Extra education may be substituted for the required experience.  Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Blackboard, WebCT, Moodle, etc.  Working knowledge of HTML, as well as other popular Web design formats. Knowledge of current trends and best practices in instructional software, Web 2.0/social media multimedia applications and web-based educational technologies. Ability to work in a team environment. Evidence of creativity. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited institution. Experience working with HTML and CSS.  Experience with online authoring software and editing and developing multi-media through current software applications e.g. Dreamweaver, Premier, Captivate, Storyline and After Effects, Photoshop, applications from Adobe Master Collection, etc.  Experience providing instructional and program design expertise for staff and faculty training and development.  Experience working with faculty, training coordinators, program coordinators and subject matter experts in course design and development.

Salary: $41,976 (flexible, depending on qualifications). This is a full-time benefits-eligible position.

The UTSA Libraries include the John Peace Library on the Main Campus, the Downtown Campus Library, and our Applied Engineering and Technology Library – recognized by the New York Times and USA Today as the nation's first bookless library on a university campus.

The John Peace Library is nearing the end of a four-year renovation process informed by fresh thinking on collection management and student intellectual engagement. The libraries are well-integrated into the intellectual life of campus through active partnerships with the Writing Center, Teaching and Learning Center and Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success.

In support of UTSA's ascent to premier research university status, the UTSA Libraries are proud to preserve the legacies of San Antonio and South Texas through our growing Special Collections featuring primary resource materials on San Antonio authors, architecture and urban development, Mexican cookery, women and women's history, and the Texas-Mexico border region.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas and the third largest institution in the UT System. Serving the San Antonio metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas, UTSA has more than 30,000 students enrolled in 64 bachelor's, 48 master's and 21 doctoral degree programs across its three campuses: Main Campus, Downtown Campus and Hemisfair Park Campus. UTSA nationally ranks fourth in the number of undergraduate degrees and 12th in the number of master's degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As a multicultural institution of access and excellence, UTSA aims to be a premier public research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

San Antonio, currently the seventh largest city in the United States, is a charming and colorful metropolis located on the edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country. The city is recognized as having one of the most recession-proof economies in the country, contributing to a low cost of living and inexpensive real estate. With its vibrant ethnic traditions, rich history, thriving arts scene and 300 days of sunshine per year, San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life.

Closing Date: 02/18/2013

For a complete job description and to apply, please use STARS, the Streamlined Applicant Referral System, at https://www.utsajobs.com. Please reference requisition no. 20130034. For additional assistance, please call UTSA Human Resources at (210) 458-4250.

UTSA is an EEO/AA employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For a complete job description and to apply, please use STARS, the Streamlined Applicant Referral System, at https://www.utsajobs.com. Please reference requisition no. 20130034.

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