Instructional Design Specialist

Florida International University   Miami, FL   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Instructional Design Specialist consults with university faculty and other stakeholders to maintain distance learning courses and materials. Provides recommendations regarding all aspects of the instructional design process and best practices for distance learning courses.
  • Provides instructional design support to university faculty and other stakeholders by maintaining a portfolio of existing online courses.
  • Provides recommendations regarding all aspects of the instructional design process in alignment with FIU Online quality and cost initiatives.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with university faculty, serving as a key source of information on best practices for instructional design, FIU Online initiatives, and advancing excellence in online teaching.
  • Ensures changes to courses adhere to the quality design standards. Consults with faculty in the writing and development learning objectives.
  • Maintains functional competency with media design and creation skills, LMS tools, and associated educational technologies to perform assigned duties.
  • Responds to faculty requests and resolves course maintenance problems in a timely manner.
  • Collaborates with the Instructional Design Manager and Instructional Design Supervisor on assigned projects or committees to advance FIU Online initiatives. May collaborate with Instructional Designers to create documentation and instructional materials (print, we, and video formats) to train faculty and other stakeholders on instructional design practices and theories, development processes, and emerging uses of available tools and resources.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience; OR five (5) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Canvas Learning Management System
  • Prior experience working with subject matter experts or faculty members to develop curriculum and design distance learning courses.
  • Knowledge of principles of visual design.
  • Knowledge of media design and educational technology.
Job Category
  • Administrative
Advertised Salary
  • $42,000-$52,000
Work Schedule

Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Criminal Background Check
Other Information
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.