Instructional Designer I (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona's Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites you to apply for the role of Instructional Designer I. The Instructional Designer I position will work to develop and implement the current AIM-Bio curriculum in the MCB-181 laboratory class. Duties will include developing and refining written protocols for student experimental assays, acquiring information on assignment efficacy, and fine-tuning laboratory materials.

The Instructional Designer I will also be expected to develop firsthand experience with the content and curriculum delivery in approximately 4 of the 48 sections offered. The position will also involve understanding and adjusting the Teaching Assistant (TA) training curriculum for the 3-hour weekly professional development meeting.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the current curriculum implementation. Experience teaching AIM-Bio and familiarity with the curriculum, training, and delivery is required.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Plans, organizes and refines
  curricula, materials, and programs to meet the course learning objectives for
  both student sections and the preceptor and TA training sections.
• Analyzes the learning needs of the
  laboratory class and the learning assistants and learns greater depth of
  knowledge to help TAs navigate course content and delivery.
• Helps the current
  teaching team with details of content delivery, lab management, and section
  timing.
• Works to ensure that course materials,
  content, protocols, reagents, and the learning management system are current and
  relevant.
• Plans and coordinates TA skill
  assessments and trainings, as well as preceptor activities to help facilitate
  content delivery in lab classrooms. Also works to analyze and revise
  laboratory assignments and quizzes.
• Teaches several sections, help with the preparation of laboratory materials, and provides backup teaching support.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work
  experience required.

• Experience teaching laboratory classes and/or in laboratory instructional settings.
  
• Experience with student-centered content, and active learning techniques in the AIM-Bio curriculum, or at least of general active learning modalities and the practice of delivering content in the same.
  
• Experience working with, performing routine maintenance on, and conducting simple field repairs of teaching laboratory equipment, including light microscopes, computer imaging, and/or pipettes.