Instructional Designer at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The Instructional Designer will use evidence-based practices to craft, deliver, and support standards-based curriculum for students, professional learning experiences for educators, and college and career readiness activities for all stakeholders. This professional will collaborate with subject matter experts, K20 Center staff, and school partners to identify meaningful learning outcomes and select the most appropriate instructional approach (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) to fully realize those objectives. The Instructional Designer will utilize learner-centered instructional practices that foster higher-order thinking through real-world connections and substantive conversations that increase the depth of knowledge. Design, develop, and publish high-quality curricula, learning activities, and programs for students, teachers, and parents.  Educational curricula will be student-centered and standards-aligned, and will be developed both for face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. Professional learning activities will help educators use student-centered instructional practices to improve student academic readiness. Programs will promote college and career readiness among students, families, and schools. 

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND:

• 18-36 months working in instructional design position  

Skills:

• Attention to Detail


• Passion for Learning 


• Understanding of How People Learn 


• Strong Visualization Skills 


• Effective Writing Skills


• Creative & Analytic Problem-Solving Skills


• Organization Skills 


• Active Listening Skills 


• Technology Skills 


• Innovation & Creativity 


• People Skills 


• Willingness to Drive to any Oklahoma School


• Instructional Design Processes


• Instructional Theories


• Learning Principles                  


• How to Organize Information for the Learner


• Assessment of Learning

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively.

Special Requirements:

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods and Background check required as a condition of employment

Departmental Preferences:

• Either hold a or is enrolled within an instructional design Master’s degree/program


• 3 or more years of instructional design experience or teaching experience


• Experience developing curriculum for secondary students, professional learning for educators, or learning activities for an array of learners (students, professionals, families)


• Classroom teaching experience


• Experience or training in the development of eLearning resources


• Teacher Certification in the State of Oklahoma

Supervision: 

• May serve as lead for others doing similar instructional design development duties.

Special Instructions:

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit  https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing