Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer University of Minnesota, United States about 7 hours ago

Location:

Minneapolis, MINNESOTA Previous Job Job Title Instructional Designer Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 373562 Location Twin Cities Job Family Education Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Code 8313ID Employee Class Civil Service Add to My Favorite Jobs this Job About the Job Part-Time Instructional Designer (K-12 Computer Science) The Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education at the University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time professional to develop high-quality curriculum and professional learning for K-12 computer science. This work supports the expansion of NLC's offerings across programming, AI literacy, data science, and cybersecurity that are grounded in inclusive, culturally responsive pedagogy and aligned to

K-12 MDE

content and CSTA standards. This is a 0.5 FTE appointment (part-time) for the summer months (June - August) with school year hours varying from approximately 5 to 15 hours / week depending on the project tasks. Work location: Remote Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a

STEM OPT

training program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Instructional Design (80%) Design culturally responsive learning experiences grounded in current best practices.

• Create accessible instructional materials using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and that adhere to federal regulations. Develop K-12 computer science curriculum resources aligned to relevant standards.
• Create project-based learning experiences that help learners concepts.
• Write clear, measurable learning outcomes and align activities and assessments to those outcomes. Sequence and structure module topics with attention to pacing, scaffolds, and accessibility. Build assessments that allow learners to demonstrate learning in multiple ways.
• Develop course media/resources (e.

g., slide decks, facilitator guides, handouts, LMS-ready content). Collaboration (20%) Collaborate closely with NLC staff and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals, academic expectations, and classroom realities. Communicate progress clearly, meet deadlines, and manage tasks across multiple workstreams. Qualifications Required Qualifications BA/BS degree plus at least four years of related experience, or a combination of education and related work experience to equal at least eight years Strong writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience developing inclusive, culturally responsive CS curriculum aligned to K-12 CS standards. Teaching experience in K-16 CS (formal or informal) using equitable instructional practices. Experience leading K-12 CS professional learning that supports adult learners (facilitation, coaching, or similar). Knowledge of and experience with common K-12 CS tools, programming languages, and learning platforms. Preferred Qualifications Experience centering the needs of K-8 teachers and learners in CS instruction.

• Experience developing online learning.

Experience teaching or developing materials in AI/ML, data science, and/or cybersecurity. Experience coaching or mentoring CS educators. Experience with preservice and inservice CS education programs. Project management experience (scoping work, timelines, dependencies, stakeholder coordination). BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or master's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, education, or a closely related field. About the Department The Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education develops evidence-based programs and resources in collaboration with educators and partners that support and partners inclusive K-16 computing education. Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:

$34.82 - $46.14/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment:

50% Appointment (summer);