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Faculty Success Designer

 

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Position Information

Posting Number: 20112979
Position Title: Faculty Success Designer
FTE: 1.00
Employment type: Staff
Department: Prov and VP for Academic Affairs Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function:
The Faculty Success Designer is responsible for creating engaging, user-centered faculty support materials and professional development practices within the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. this function will apply principles of user practice (UX), instructional design, graphic design and marketing to develop effective training resources, workshops, and online learning environments for faculty. The designer will also manage the division's web presence and produce internal marketing/communications content.

Notice: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

What You'll Do - Position Job responsibilities:
   » Design and develop faculty-facing instructional content, training materials, job aids and multimedia learning resources.
   » Plan, create and facilitate innovative professional development workshops and online training modules.
   » Apply user practice (UX) design methodologies to enhance uscapability, engagement and satisfaction.
   » Incorporate multimedia elements such as video, graphics, simulations and interactivities into learning practices.
   » Conduct faculty/user research and analyze data to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
   » Establish instructional design standards, templates and branding guidelines across materials.
   » Ensure all learning resources and online environments meet accessibility and universal design requirements.
   » Manage and provide content strategy for the division's website and internal communication channels. Including the production of creative marketing communications to promote faculty development opportunities.
   » Stay current on new authoring tools, technologies and UX/ID design trends.
   » Provide mentorship to graduate adjuncts and student workers (when they are available).

Key Competencies:
   » skills in instructional design, learning theory, and pedagogical best practices
   » Proficient in web design, graphic design, and multimedia creation
   » capability to analyze faculty needs and develop tailored training solutions
   » Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
   » Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   » Proficiency in data analysis and program assessment
Physical Requirements:
No major physical requirements. capability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer. capability to get around the campus as needed. capability to lift small items (3-10 pounds maximum).

Job Conditions:
The position is subject to annual review by the manager. Employees must abide by all Lamar University, State, and Center policies and procedures. Office environment with occasional travel to attend conferences or meetings. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff can learn, work, and serve.

advantages:
   » Health, dental & vision insurance
   » Life insurance
   » State of Texas Retirement plans
   » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
   » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University

Minimum Appropriate qualifications:
   » Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
   » Minimum of 2 years of practice in instructional design, training, and/or web/graphic design
   » practice in web content management, graphic design, and multimedia development
   » Strong working expertise of current teaching and learning principles, best practices, and innovative instructional technologies.
   » Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
EEO Statement:
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement:
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Appropriate qualifications:
   » Prior practice in an academic or higher education setting
   » Familiarity with learning management systems and educational technology tools
   » practice in assessment and evaluation of teaching effectiveness
Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

income: $41,809 - $54,352
Work Employment Type:

Application Information

Posting Date: 09/12/2024
Close Date: 12/13/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
   » * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
   » Yes
   » No
   » * Do yo have Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field?
   » Yes
   » No
   » * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of practice in instructional design, training, and/or web/graphic design?
   » Yes
   » No
   » * Are you able to show work authorization upon hire?
   » Yes
   » No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Resume
   » Cover Letter Optional Documents
   » Miscellaneous
   » Unofficial Transcripts

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Job Location: New York
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/13/2024 / Viewed 8 times
Contact Information
Company: Lamar University
Contact Email: jobs4vets@lamar.edu


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