Instructional Designer MultimediaTraining Specialist
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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- Masters degree in instructional design educational technology or related field;
- At least of one years experience in online education is required along with appropriate working knowledge of higher education Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard Canvas or Brightspace).
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Applicants having completed two or more semesters of teaching online courses preferred.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instructional Design and eLearning Consultation: Collaborate with faculty to create student-centered learning activities and assessments that align with university program and departmental learning objectives. Assess needs recommend multimedia strategies and create reusable assets for consistent course development. Support LMS integration to maintain compatibility and accessibility.
- Multimedia Content Development Support: Collaborate with faculty to design and implement multimedia that enhances course objectives and active learning. Support content creation (e.g. videos animations) and ensure accessibility and quality standards.
- Quality Assurance and Accessibility: Ensure all multimedia content meets quality and accessibility standards providing guidance on ADA compliance (e.g. captions alt text) to support all learners. Collaborate with faculty and the eLearning Instructional Design Team to develop and build online courses that meet best practice standards. Serve as Quality Matters Peer Reviewer for subscriber-managed Quality Matters Course Reviews for the University.
- Faculty Training and Development: Develop and deliver training on eLearning tools multimedia and content creation. Provide faculty with workshops consultations and resources to improve multimedia integration in courses.
- Emerging Technologies and Best Practices: Remain abreast of best practices in multimedia design and digital pedagogy. Research new eLearning technologies to identify and recommend innovative solutions for online course delivery.
- Collaborate with the director of eLearning on various analytical projects dealing with online education.
- Collaborate with other UA Little Rock departments relative to the selection integration and support of appropriate learning technologies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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- Thorough knowledge of online/hybrid course and program development process;
- Demonstrated excellence in developing innovative and successful online and hybrid courses;
- Thorough knowledge of content creation software such as Adobe Captivate;
- Experience in developing and conducting training sessions both face-to-face and virtual;
- Familiarity with digital accessibility standards;
- Thorough knowledge of current adult and distance pedagogical theory and familiarity with university-level curriculum development and instructional methods;
- Thorough knowledge of higher education Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard Canvas or Brightspace);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Superior digital organization skills;
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
