Instructional Designer II, Systems and Industrial Engineering (Extended Temporary)

The laboratory of Dr. Alejandro Salado in the Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) department is seeking an enthusiastic, qualified Instructional Designer II to join the team.

The Instructional Designer II will work with developing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the educational pathway for chip manufacturing, spanning from community colleges through to graduate school. This curriculum development initiative aims to bridge the gap in chip manufacturing education and ensure a seamless transition for students pursuing careers in this rapidly evolving field.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Design and develop and integrated curriculum focusing on chip manufacturing, incorporating the latest advancements and technologies in the field.
• Create learning materials and evaluate learning objectives.
• Contribute to the development of skill assessments associated with produced learning materials.
• Collaborate with faculty from community colleges, undergraduate, and graduate programs to ensure the curriculum meets the educational and professional needs of students at each level.
• Implement pedagogical strategies that are inclusive and effective for diverse learning environments and student backgrounds with a particular attention to distance learning and the use of virtual reality platforms.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the curriculum, making adjustments based on feedback and emerging industry trends.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Electrical and Computer Engineering principles and practices, especially as they relate to chip manufacturing.
• Knowledge of latest educational technologies and methodologies for effective teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple competing priorities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Engineering Education, Curriculum Development, or a closely related field of study.
• Previous experience in curriculum development, and evaluation, preferably in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with community colleges or technical schools in curriculum design or educational partnerships.
  
• Experience with the use of Virtual Reality environments to provide lab experiences to remote students.

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).