INTRODUCTION:University of the People (UoPeople) is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, 100% online university. Today, UoPeople has over 170,000 students enrolled from more than 200 countries and territories, including 18,800 students who are refugees. UoPeople is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). We believe that higher education is a basic human right and that it can transform not only the lives of students, but also their families' lives, their communities, their nations, and, by extension, the world. See President Reshef’s TED talk when he announced the founding of the University.[ TED talk ]UoPeople is an innovative university, and we welcome team members who bring creativity and innovation to their roles. We’re a fast-paced organization with remote teams all around the globe. If you’re a self-starter who wants to succeed alongside a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you! UoPeople is supported by the generosity of individuals and foundations, including the Gates, Hewlett, Ford Foundations, Fondation Hoffmann, and others. The University has been covered by the New York Times, BBC, NPR, Times Higher Education, US News and World Report, and more. President Reshef’s TED Talk and Nas Daily interview about the University have 30 million views combined

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Instructional Designer (ID) collaborates with Subject Matter Experts to develop quality online courses for UoPeople. The Instructional Designer will utilize proven andragogical methods and current tools to create interactive and engaging content for students. Courses are developed with full accessibility and by the university standards. Instructional Designers act as the liaison between Department Chairs, Faculty, and Subject Matter Experts and the internal teams involved in the design and development of engaging courses
. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with Subject Matter Experts on the design and development of the UoPeople online courses. Provides expertise in instructional planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of online learning courses. Reviews online course materials for copyright and ADA and Section 508 compliance. Collaborates with the Course Developer team to develop accessible, engaging, and interactive content elements. Ensures the application and integration of appropriate teaching and learning theory and distance learning principles into a fully online course development process. Assists with the selection of instructional materials and the design and use of learning tools and activities for an interactive online environment. Provides guidance and assistance for the creation of effective and meaningful assessments of student learning. Contributes to the identification of high-quality open education resources (OER). Provides direction on the design and development of all course elements, including syllabi, course learning outcomes, and curricular mapping. Tracks progress and ensures timely completion of the overall project deliverables. Other duties as assigne
d. QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in instructional design or related field preferred, but not required. Bachelor’s degree required in instructional design or related field. Relevant certifications in education and/or educational technology are acceptable.1-3 years’ experience required. Fluency in languages is a plus, specifically Arabic and Spanish. Ability to manage time, projects, and resources to achieve goals. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of basic instructional design principles. Some technical skills, including a basic knowledge of HTML, Internet research, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and educational web tools. Proven abilities in curriculum development and instructional design. Interest in the implementation of innovative, creative course delivery methods. Familiarity with the OSCQR rubric preferred, but not requir
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