University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Instructional Designer/Assessment Specialist in the Office ofInstructional Services and Support. The Instructional Designer/Assessment Specialist will work closely with faculty and OISS staff in formulating and refining student learning outcomes on the course and program levels and in selecting appropriate measures for competency-based assessments and student learning outcomes. The instructional Designer/Assessment Specialist will provide expertise, training, and support for faculty and staff in The Undergraduate School, The Graduate School, other UMUC divisions, and extra-university agencies, as needed, to plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful assessment activities to enhance student learning across the university.
Specific responsibilities include:
Identifying, designing, and implementing competency-based assessment tools to be used in online courses.
Applying instructional design techniques to materials, implementing new tools and strategies and appropriate technologies.
Facilitatingthe use of ¿best practices¿ in assessment and data to improve student learning.
Consult with instructional designers on the alignment of course and program outcomes and competencies.
Other job-related duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in instructional design or related field, or a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in educational outcomes and competency-based assessment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years demonstrated experience in educational outcomes and competency-based assessment.
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACTUAL, CONTINGENT II POSITION*
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
Please visit http://www.umuc.edu/employ.shtml for complete instructions for applying for this position. All
submissions should include a cover letter and résumé. UMUC offers an excellent benefits package to include
up to 8 credits of tuition remission per semester, a minimum of 25 days of leave, and a range of insurance
options. For detailed benefits information, please visit http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/benefits.cfm
UMUC - an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University distributes an annual information report
which includes campus security information that is available to prospective employees.
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