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The Chair provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, which includes diverse programs in educator preparation, school psychology, the learning sciences, and advanced degrees. School/College School of Education Title School of Education and Human Sciences-Professor and Department Chair-Curriculum and Instruction Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description.

School/College School of Education Title School of Education and Human Sciences-Professor and Department Chair-Curriculum and Instruction Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job DescriptionThe School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction to begin July 2026. We seek a visionary, collaborative, and innovative leader with a strong scholarly record, administrative experience, and a commitment to excellence, equity, and engagement. The Chair provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, which includes diverse programs in educator preparation, school psychology, the learning sciences, and advanced degrees. The Chair promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and advocates for the department within the School, University, and broader educational community.Required Qualifications<ul><li>An earned doctoral degree in an appropriate field of educator preparation.</li><li>A record of accomplishments commensurate with a tenure track appointment at the rank of full professor.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.</li><li>Successful academic administrative experience at the program or department level (or equivalent).</li><li>Experience with promotion and tenure processes, including mentoring and evaluation.</li><li>Knowledge of accreditation and assessment processes.</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsPosting Detail InformationPosting Number F2735P Open Date 11/07/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination StatementUAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Background CheckA pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) About University of Alabama at BirminghamTo learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

School of Education and Human Sciences-Professor and Department Chair-Curriculum and Instruction

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General responsibilities include consulting with internal clients on learning needs analyses, identifying appropriate instructional strategies, design and development of instructional material, simultaneous management of multiple projects of varying scope, and evaluation of learning programs. Responsibilities: Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for an Instructional Designer in Birmingham, AL.The Instructional Designer serves Brasfield & Gorrie’s internal clients as a learning and development professional.

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Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for an Instructional Designer in Birmingham, AL.The Instructional Designer serves Brasfield & Gorrie’s internal clients as a learning and development professional. General responsibilities include consulting with internal clients on learning needs analyses, identifying appropriate instructional strategies, design and development of instructional material, simultaneous management of multiple projects of varying scope, and evaluation of learning programs. Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black">Design and develop eLearning and blended learning content using established templates, authoring tools, and brand standards.</li><li style="color:black">Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and validate content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.</li><li style="color:black">Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, interactive learning solutions that support knowledge retention and on-the-job application.</li><li style="color:black">Build learning materials for various delivery formats, including self-paced modules, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning programs.</li><li style="color:black">Use authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar) to produce high-quality eLearning modules and digital assets.</li><li style="color:black">Support the creation of Level I and II evaluation tools to assess learner satisfaction and knowledge transfer.</li><li style="color:black">Contribute to project timelines and deliverables by managing assigned tasks, maintaining clear communication with team members, and tracking progress.</li><li style="color:black">Effectively manage individual workload and prioritize tasks with direction from senior instructional designers or project leads.</li><li style="color:black">Occasionally facilitate internal courses or system walk-throughs to support the delivery of newly developed or updated content.</li></ul>

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<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black">Bachelor’s Degree in education, instructional design/technology, or related major</li><li style="color:black">2-3+ years of work experience in Learning and Development or related field</li><li style="color:black">Verifiable proof of expertise in developing self-paced learning content</li><li style="color:black">Proficient in Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, or other similar learning development software applications</li><li style="color:black">Proficient in video production and development</li><li style="color:black">Understanding of Learning Management System operation (preferred)</li><li style="color:black">Excellent visual and graphic design skills</li><li style="color:black">Excellent consultative and project management skills</li><li style="color:black">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li style="color:black">Excellent interpersonal skills</li></ul>

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

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Collaboration & Project SupportAssist senior/staff designers with project coordination tasks including note-taking, feedback documentation, scheduling review meetings, and communication tracking. The Junior Instructional Designer supports the development and maintenance of training programs within instructor-led training (ILT) and eLearning environments.

<h2>Job Details: Industry: Utility Job Title: Instructional Designer Duration: 12+ Months Location: Birmingham, AL 
  Job Description:</h2><ul><li>The Junior Instructional Designer supports the development and maintenance of training programs within instructor-led training (ILT) and eLearning environments. </li><li>This role is responsible for assisting in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and quality assurance of training content. </li><li>Working under the guidance of senior and staff instructional designers, the Junior Instructional Designer ensures materials align with established learning objectives, templates, branding standards, and accessibility requirements.</li></ul>
  Roles & Responsibilities: Content Development & Production<ul><li>Update and refine PowerPoint decks for instructor-led and virtual training sessions.</li><li>Assist in recording, editing, and implementing narration for eLearning and presentation-based content.</li><li>Support development of facilitator guides, job aids, storyboards, and foundational eLearning modules.</li><li>Ensure materials comply with branding guidelines, templates, formatting standards, and accessibility considerations.</li></ul>Instructional Design Support<ul><li>Apply foundational instructional design models and adult learning principles under senior designer guidance.</li><li>Align content with learning objectives, course outcomes, and established design standards.</li><li>Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, subject matter resources (SMRs), and stakeholders.</li></ul>Systems & Documentation Management<ul><li>Test eLearning courses in staging and production environments to ensure functionality and quality.</li><li>Maintain course files, documentation, and digital assets within SharePoint.</li><li>Manage version control, content updates, and publishing workflows.</li><li>Ensure documentation is organized and aligned with governance processes.</li><li>Track project timelines and provide status updates using tools such as Monday.com.</li></ul>Collaboration & Project Support<ul><li>Assist senior/staff designers with project coordination tasks including note-taking, feedback documentation, scheduling review meetings, and communication tracking.</li><li>Communicate effectively with team members, instructors, and SMRs.</li><li>Research and gather learning technology and multimedia best practices to support project needs.</li></ul>
  Must Have:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or related field (or equivalent academic/internship experience).</li><li>Foundational knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning concepts.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Word required).</li><li>Familiarity with authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or comparable platforms.</li><li>Exposure to narration/voiceover tools and multimedia editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud).</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail with focus on quality and consistency.</li></ul>
  Nice to Have:<ul><li>Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS).</li><li>Exposure to tools such as Vyond, WellSaid, or similar multimedia/AI narration tools.</li><li>Experience using project management platforms such as Monday.com.</li><li>Prior internship, practicum, or academic project experience in instructional design.</li><li>Understanding of accessibility standards in digital learning.</li></ul><h2>  “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”</h2>

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