Temporary Social Work Instructional Designer: College of Veterinary Medicine

Temporary Social Work Instructional Designer

College of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Tennessee is seeking a part-time, temporary Instructional Designer to support work with the Veterinary Social Work Certificate Program. This role is dedicated to redesigning and updating the program's online courses to ensure they are current, engaging, and effective for our learners. This is a soft-funded position with the focus to improve our online course delivery, enhance student engagement, and integrate best practices in instructional design.

Qualifications:

Typical Responsibilities:

• Analyzes current online courses and identifies areas for improvement in content, structure, and delivery methods.
• Collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to redesign course content and learning activities.
• Develops innovative, interactive, and engaging online learning materials using various educational technologies and multimedia tools.
• Ensures course designs adhere to accessibility standards and best practices in online education.
• Implements assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of redesigned courses.
• Provides recommendations for ongoing course maintenance and updates.
• Documents the redesign process and create guidelines for future course development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Proficiency in using learning management systems (preferably Canvas) and e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and online pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and developing online courses for higher education.