Instructional Designer

Department: UO Online
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $57,000 - $62,000 per year; commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

February 9, 2026; position open until filled

• A resume
• A cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position
• Examples of three unique course development projects. Describe the scope of each project, identify the role you played, and outline specific ways in which the course design process fostered a sense of student belonging and inclusion. Include links or screenshots. Please upload this documentation in the 'Supplemental Questions' field.

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon. OtP works closely with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO’s overall academic profile. Led by the Provost, OtP is a dynamic office that seeks to attract and support faculty and students from diverse backgrounds. Online education expands the University of Oregon’s educational mission beyond campus, enlarging UO’s reach and amplifying the University’s reputation as a leader in research and teaching.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Online and Distance Education, the Online Education Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and graduate-employee instructors to design pedagogically sound curricula for online courses, giving thoughtful attention to the needs of students who learn in different ways and who come from different backgrounds. By means of group workshops as well as individual faculty consultations, the Instructional Designer will promote quality standards, high-impact educational practices, universal design for learning, and the effective use of technology for teaching and learning.

This position works closely with other instructional designers, a video producer, Learning Management System (LMS) specialists, and the Teaching Engagement Program to promote synergistic support for faculty who develop and teach online courses at UO.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 2 years of professional experience interpreting educational goals and developing effective pedagogical solutions.

• Demonstrated understanding of instructional methods and curricular innovations in higher education.
• Proficiency with learning management systems.
• Demonstrated skill with multimedia authoring tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Organization and management skills: ability to prioritize multiple projects and ability to manage projects from conception through completion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to create content for print and web.
• Ability to learn new software efficiently.

• Advanced degree.
• Experience working with faculty members, graduate employees, and students from diverse disciplines and cultures.
• Experience delivering training in a workshop format.
• Experience authoring content using principles of universal design.
• Experience applying Quality Matters standards.
• Experience teaching online.
• Knowledge of learning theories.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call .

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