Instructional Media Splst

UNM Center for Teaching and Learning is looking for a talented individual to join our team and serve in the position of Instructional Designer with Digital Learning program. The person selected for this position will report to the Senior Operations Manager for the Digital Learning program, will provide a wide range of instructional design, technical, and operational support for development of online courses within the University learning management system.

The instructional designer will maintain their expertise in evidence-based strategies for online learning in order to assist instructors to analyze needs, determine goals, create objectives, design effective delivery methods, and curate engaging media and instructional tools. This may include tasks and projects such as instructional design, application of learning theories and evidence-based teaching practices, faculty development, multimedia development, course migration, and support documentation. The successful candidate will need to become proficient with the UNM Online Course Standards Rubric , review processes, and application for online courses.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong multi-cultural competencies to serve UNM’s diverse student and instructor population. They should have a demonstrated understanding of evidence-based educational strategies, in general, as well as familiarity with remote learning pedagogical strategies including: online, hybrid learning, and synchronous distance learning. They will be a team player with a customer service focus who can adapt to needs as they arise; they will possess refined interpersonal awareness and organizational skills; and they will need to understand and demonstrate alignment with Center for Teaching and Learning Values .

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to
provide examples of course design work and a short writing sample, as well as
to prepare and deliver a short presentation. Applicants with an educational background, and/or bilingual skills are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position that works in affiliation with the UNM Main Campus in Albuquerque. Currently, this position allows for hybrid work,
but the successful applicant will need to reside in New Mexico by the beginning
of their employment. Continued hybrid work is contingent upon successful job
performance and UNM policies. **PLEASE NOTE: Applications WITHOUT a cover letter will NOT be considered**

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.

Master’s degree in a directly related field; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practices for
  teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated understanding of or publication in online
  learning research.
• Demonstrated multi-cultural competencies.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative development and/or
  peer review processes.
• Demonstrated engagement with innovative online learning
  strategies that increase access, equity, and student success.
• Familiarity with instructional design processes and
  assessments.
• Familiarity with graphic design principles, HTML, and/or
  Learning Management Systems.
• Experience teaching or training.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter and 3 SUPERVISORY references. **Applications WITHOUT a cover letter will not be considered for this position**

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.