Instructional Designer; U - School of Information

Instructional Designer (6147U) - School of Information About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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The School of Information (I School) advances knowledge and practice everywhere humans interact with digital technologies. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching we are committed to expanding access to information and to improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. Our faculty conduct research in human‑computer interaction (HCI), security and privacy, applied data science, and technology in developing regions.
We currently offer three professional master’s degrees and an academic doctoral degree. The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project based learning. The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is an online degree designed for working professionals with career goals in the emerging field of data science. The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS), also offered online, offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity and prepares students for professional careers in cybersecurity.

Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies influencing how people seek, use, and share information.

This position focuses on operational management for academic programs, ensuring they deliver high‑quality, engaging learning experiences aligned with institutional and industry standards. This role integrates instructional design expertise and stakeholder collaboration to enhance student outcomes.
This is a 100% FTE, 1‑year contract position with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career.

The First Review Date for this job is:
March 23, 2026 - Open Until Filled

• Applies advanced professional instructional design and technology skills to create highly complex online course designs, map learning objectives / outcomes to create performance data, apply programming knowledge or use technical tools to enable delivery of user behavior data related to interactive learning activities.
• Provide operational support for program projects, including faculty collaboration and student engagement, ensuring timely completion within scope.
• Solve content or delivery‑related issues using technology tools and ensure ADA compliance and copyright adherence for all media.
• Consults with faculty and staff to determine methods for delivery of course content and advocates technology tools and creative processes that advances student engagement and academic learning.
• Creates multimedia content, including interactive learning activities, video or audio components. Establishes detailed schedules for individual or multiple courses within a program, and oversees…