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A Glimpse of the Job

The Instructional Designer II leads and supports the development of classroom, hybrid, or online courses for the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP). The position plans, develops, and delivers training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, pedagogy, and best practices. It also leads project work. This position may be subject to availability of grant and contract funds.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $70,000/annually.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Other Requirements and Factors: 

• This position may be subject to availability of grant and contract funds.

• Hybrid/Remote Work Option: Due to the nature of this position, a hybrid or remote work arrangement may be available for workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Education, Educational Technology and Instructional Design or related field.

A well-qualified candidate will have the following:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Curriculum development.

• Online course design, Artificial Intelligence and Educational Systems, Large language models, Accessibility, Media Productions, Systems and Infrastructure, and Software Development are also necessary.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Course Design

• Leads and oversees course design and development projects in LAUP.

• Administers and maintains online development courses/programs/resources.

• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team. Designs online modules.

• Leads course review process.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with LAUP instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses and programs.

• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.

• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.

Presentations and training

• Plans, develops, trains, and delivers faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.

Recommendations

• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

Who We Are

The College of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization. As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines: 

• Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods 

• Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas 

• Land & Property Development: A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose 

We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments. The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/laup . 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.