Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About UC Online

UC Online, a division of the University of Cincinnati, is committed to delivering a top-notch educational journey customized for students who value the flexibility of online learning while maintaining the high standards associated with the University of Cincinnati. Our dedication to excellence in online education drives innovation at every phase of a student's academic path, from initial inquiry to graduation.

At the core of our mission is prioritizing students, utilizing data-driven approaches to navigate them through their online learning journey. This involves helping them discover appropriate programs, actively participating in coursework, and ultimately accomplishing their academic goals. At UC Online, we empower students to achieve their aspirations for a better future by offering practical learning opportunities within an institution celebrated for its research, innovation, and history of significant accomplishments.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule for individuals residing in OH/IN/KY. Candidates must be based in the Cincinnati Tri-State area and have reasonable proximity to the UC Main Campus to meet on-campus obligations as necessary. Remote work arrangements are subject to university policies and may be subject to change.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced professional who knows how to take theory and put it into practice by applying methods and techniques for courses, programs, and instructional improvement. This person will be fully knowledgeable in online learning pedagogy, Adult Learning Theory, emerging educational technologies, and program development, especially regarding non-credit learning offered in partnership with the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies. Specifically, the preferred candidate will have:

• Knowledge of non-credit learning platforms and digital badging systems.
• Experience with learning management systems (Canvas).  
• Experience with standards for online instructional excellence and online learning best practices, especially Quality Matters standards.
• Ability to communicate with, motivate, and collaborate with others to meet desired outcomes.  
• Comfort with working on courses that do not follow a traditional academic calendar, with widely varying forms, length, audiences, and duration.

Job Overview

Responsible for providing instructional design support for current and new on-line courses to faculty, students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Assist faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development of online and technology-facilitated courses; present programs, conduct faculty training, and help the academic programs implement new technologies and approaches for online learning.
• Assist faculty with utilizing web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional software and systems for online course development; collaborate with internal and external business partners that are critical to the success of the course such as faculty, technology/multimedia staff, virtual learning management staff, and department academic support staff to assist with course development, implementation and problem resolution.
• Develop and support current and new online courses according to established procedures; ensure that the developments of instructional materials for online courses are consistent with sound instructional design principles and standards; utilize a variety of software development tools.
• Assess the effectiveness of the experiences and revise in response to feedback.
• Contribute to ongoing research, evaluation and design of online courses and programs.
• Work as part of a team to manage online course and program development.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication with business partners.
• Research, evaluate and integrate new and emerging educational technologies for improving student learning within online courses.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor?s Degree
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in course building or course design.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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