Instructional Designer
Job in
Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, 31707, USA
Listed on 2026-03-09
Listing for:
Albany State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Digital Media / Production, Academic, University Professor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer will support the Office of Distance Learning
¿ s mission to elevate distance education at Albany State University by collaborating with faculty and academic units to design and deliver high-quality online and blended courses. This role will focus on applying evidence-based instructional design practices, promoting the use of Open Educational Resources (OER), and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, federal regulations, and institutional policies, including SACSCOC requirements, regular and substantive interaction (RSI) standards, ADA/WCAG accessibility, and quality design frameworks such as Quality Matters.
Working under the guidance of department leadership, the Instructional Designer will contribute to innovation in online learning, support faculty development, and help ensure that all courses and digital content meets standards of excellence and accessibility.
This is a Title III funded position and is contingent upon the availability of external funding. Employment in this role is for a limited term, and will be reviewed annually based on funding and needs.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with faculty to design, redesign, and deliver engaging online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses, ensuring regular and substantive interaction (RSI) is integrated into course design.
* Ensure alignment of courses with accreditation requirements (e.g. SACSCOC), federal regulations (ADA/WCAG), and quality assurance standards (e.g. Quality Matters), with attention to RSI compliance.
* Assist with the development and delivery of professional development sessions on online teaching, instructional design best practices, OER adoption, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
* Promote and support the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) to improve course quality, accessibility, and affordability.
* Contribute to university-wide instructional design projects and initiatives under the direction of departmental leadership.
* Update and maintain compliance with WCAG requirements for digital content related to the Office of Distance Learning.
* Stay current with research, trends, and innovations in instructional design, online teaching and learning, OER, and educational technology.
* Collect and analyze feedback from faculty and students to inform improvements in instructional design practices.
* Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor
¿ s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in instructional design or course development, with a focus on online learning environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in instructional design and development for online or blended learning.
Experience with accreditation review processes, quality assurance frameworks (e.g. Quality Matters), or OER integration.
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
* Solid understanding of instructional design theory, online and blended learning models,…
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