Specialist I, Instructional Design - (3- Positions)

About the role

The positions are part-time (15 hours per week), calendar year, limited to 06/26/2027 with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to refine existing and design new courses to ensure the best practices for online course design and instruction are embedded into the learning experience.
  • Develop instructional strategies using multimedia and current Web capabilities within the course platforms.
  • Consult with faculty on new instructional initiatives and provide implementation of these technologies within the Brightspace platform for all courses within their jurisdiction.
  • Facilitate faculty training on effective implementation of learning technologies in online course design and instructions.
  • Absorb and implement URI Online initiatives as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Online Education & Instructional Design and/or Specialist II, Instructional Design.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
  • Minimum of two years of web and multimedia development experience, OR, Minimum of two years of experience in online teaching and/or online training.
  • Demonstrated experience working with faculty on course design & development for distance learning.
  • Demonstrated experience working with faculty on blended learning courses and programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of instructional design theory, instructional design principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and/or accessibility principles.
  • Demonstrated experience creating online courses and programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic fully online and blended course delivery technology areas.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging multimedia and other technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with new and unfamiliar technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience with the online learning platform (such as Brightspace).
  • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in video conferencing and web development tools (such as Articulate 360).
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field (preferred).