Developer, E-Learning (Student Learning & Engagement, UA Libraries)

This Developer, E-Learning (Student Learning & Engagement, UA Libraries) position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Tutorial/Instructional Design Support: Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other library staff to create a wide range of content for library tutorials. This includes animation or screencast videos, audio voice-overs, interactive websites, quizzes, other types of interactive learning content, and forms that use conditional logic. Integrate tutorials in the LMS (Brightspace). Integrate and edit icons, images, stock photos, and other design elements for use within the online learning environment. Collaborate across library departments to create tutorials for their needs. This includes Special Collections, HSL Tucson, Research Engagement, and TeSS. Maintain a central repository of tutorials (on website and D2L) and make sure it meets best practices for usability and accessibility in partnership with the Instructional Design and eLearning Strategist. Design, edit, and update the library research FAQs in collaboration with RISE. Consultative technical support for Teaching Tools Hub. Keep current on the latest standards, changes, and trends in eLearning. Emerging Technologies: Keep current with new tools and technologies for creating instructional content. Experiment with new ideas and techniques for meeting instructional goals in innovative ways. Assist in the maintenance of tutorials and guides about generative AI. Collaborate with UAL subject matter experts and the Instructional Design Librarian to develop training for UAL Librarians teaching information literacy and library research with generative AI. Strategies for Teaching and Research Unit Member: Actively participates in unit-wide projects, planning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the STAR's mission and vision. Identifies gaps in current online instructional or research support for upper-division and graduate student groups and collaborates on interventions. Fosters strong collaborative partnerships with the RISE unit to scaffold research skill development across the student learning lifecycle. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to apply advanced knowledge of instructional design to create effective learning objects, using responsive design for mobile desktop. Knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to apply them to create clear, engaging, and accessible online learning materials. Ability to apply basic HTML coding knowledge. Skilled at staying current with emerging technologies including generative AI for education and library research.