Working title:
Instructional Designer
Official title:
SR INFORM PROC CONSLT(S44BN) or INFORM PROCESS CONSLT(S44DN) or ASSOC INF PROC CONSLT(S44FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
BA/BS required; MS/MA preferred. Knowledge of instructional systems design and pedagogical application of educational technology required.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Minimum three years experience in instructional systems design and educational technology consulting for university-level courses. Demonstrated ability to effectively support faculty in the development, delivery and evaluation of technical curricula. Demonstrated ability to support instructional outcomes through the selection and application of appropriate educational technologies. Demonstrated ability in the production of instructional content into electronic media and managing the delivery of curricula through learning and course management systems. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Principal duties:
Become a member of the internationally recognized team at the Department of Engineering
Professional Development (EPD) in the College of Engineering. The department annually conducts
several hundred technology-oriented continuing education programs in Madison, throughout the U.S.
and over the Internet. The individual filling this position will assume primary responsibility for
supporting College of Engineering faculty and staff in the design, development, delivery and
evaluation of new and existing online degree programs, short (i.e., non-credit) courses, and
related programs and services. This individual will be responsible for the pedagogical application
and management of design principles and educational technologies in the delivery of programs and
services offered through Engineering Professional Development. The selected candidate's principal
responsibilities are to:
Provide instructional technology consulting support for EPD credit
and non-credit online courses, and associated degree/certificate programs (65%)
Determine
appropriate instructional strategies and e-learning tools to achieve course and program
objectives
Identify appropriate instructional objectives for e-learning courses and
corresponding learning objects, modules, and lessons
Support development of course curricula
and related instructional materials and the production of learning objects for delivery via
synchronous and asynchronous educational technologies and learning media
Apply educational
research and train faculty in best practices for distance teaching, course management, and use of
e-learning tools
Assist course faculty and program staff in design and development of course
and program Web sites
Lead effort to evaluate quality of Web-based courses and degree programs.
Work with program faculty and program directors to determine and apply best methods to assess and
continuously improve quality of courses and programs.
Establish systems and structures to
routinely evaluate and measure the quality of course materials
Support revision of course
materials in response to feedback from students and faculty
Identify and assess the merits of
new distance technologies and practices for possible inclusion in EPD courses
For an overview of
EPD non-credit courses, Web-based courses and degree programs, and Credit Courses at a Distance
(CCD, see below), view http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/EPDOverview
Provide cross-program
instructional support to College's distance learning initiatives (20%)
Employ instructional
systems design concepts and practices in support of the design, development and delivery of Credit
Courses at a Distance offered by the College of Engineering.
Consult with College of
Engineering faculty, staff and students in adoption/adaptation of instructional systems design
concepts and practices in the development of College of Engineering courses
Support College of
Engineering efforts to continually improve the application of instructional systems design concepts
and practices in College of Engineering instructional activities.
Provide coordination and
project management support (15%)
Manage instructional design and production activities to meet
budget and schedule objectives
Coordinate with appropriate faculty, academic and classified
staff to provide appropriate levels of instructional design support to achieve learning
objectives
Additional Information:
Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Start date is negotiable.
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | ENGR/ENGR PRFSNL DVLP |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | JANUARY 01, 2010 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: DECEMBER 04, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Application materials on: http://epdweb.engr.wisc.edu/Employment/
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #63046 to
| Debbie Richardson | Phone: 608-262-6782 |
| 707 Extension Bldg | Fax: 608-263-3160 |
| 432 N Lake St | Email: epdjob@epd.engr.wisc.edu |
| Madison WI 53706 | |
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