Instructional Designer I - 525510
The University of Alabama

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 209312 - ACCESS

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Instructional Designer I assists and supports the creation robust and interactive online courses for credit and non-credit courses through technical work under general supervision. Works one-on-one with faculty member to identify course learning objectives, teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and other parameters necessary for development of basic courses.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some instructional design, interactive technology, or technical support experience; OR master's degree.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must clear the fingerprint/background check required by the Alabama State Department of Education for work with the ACCESS Virtual Learning Initiative.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand, implement, and train others in web/new media content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to implement instructional technology tools for online content preparation, presentation and production. Ability to work with clientele from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and translate their instructional technology needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in distance learning technology in higher education or K-12 environments with knowledge of learning management system Schoology. Experience in teaching, training, multimedia authoring, curriculum development, website development, or IT experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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