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Instructional Designer

Job in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55199, USA
Listing for: University of Minnesota
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Digital Media / Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
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Location Twin Cities
Job Family Information Technology
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 9702ID
Employee Class Acad Prof and Admin

About the Job

The Instructional Designer assists in designing, developing, and revising education-based solutions, primarily interactive, media-rich, Web-based courses and training. The Instructional Designer will collaborate as a member of a design team, but independently act as project lead on multiple design projects that are assigned to the Academic Technology & Design (ATD) team and is expected to coordinate and facilitate the production of courses and projects within set production deadlines.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to clearly articulate their design and development approach, both in theory and application. The successful candidate demonstrates a passion for education, best practices for active learning, and thrives in a rapidly and evolving field. This position reports to the Director of Academic Technology & Design.

Across all the work done in and by CCAPS, we strive daily to live our core values of Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence. Join us in making a difference through education!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Course Development 60%
  • Design, manage, and facilitate the development of newly created online courses in collaboration with faculty or content experts on a course development timeline.
  • Implement the redesign, revision, conversion, and review of existing online courses according to best practices and shared design principles at the College.
  • Design solutions to address academic challenges through the use of instructional technology.
  • Design programs/courses that enable significant learning outcomes as well as learner engagement.
  • Collaborate ATD media specialist for the development of recorded content, media assignments, and the use of academic technology tools for optimal student experience.
  • Follow best practices for project management for course development, including tracking and communication of all project tasks, deliverables, and timelines with instructors and staff.
  • Research & Special Initiatives 15%
  • Support ATD special initiatives to ensure the team is at the forefront of knowledge in course design and delivery (Example: outcomes assessment, usability, digital accessibility, badges, learning analytics, Digital Course pack, e-Publishers, e-Proctoring, e-Portfolios, etc.)
  • Explore emerging learning technologies for their potential, issues, and application.
  • Partner with ATD team at large to establish and implement best practices in course design and delivery.
  • Actively participate in ATD process improvement initiatives related to course design and delivery.
  • Participate in university-wide communities of practice (AT Tools, Media, etc.) to stay current with system wide updates to instructional technologies and share back with the team.
  • Faculty Development and Relationships 15%
  • Educate instructors about design principles and best practices in online course design and delivery.
  • Train and support online instructors in their independent use of course technology and third-party teaching tools.
  • Provide consultations to instructors for purposes of resolving course design issues, implementing new course features, and/or providing training.
  • Support the professional development efforts for instructors and academic staff in their adoption of existing academic technology and emerging tools.
  • Assist in building and fostering a community of practice among instructors using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Represent the ATD and CCAPS within and outside the University in a fashion that highlights the value of ATD and the College and builds positive and productive working relationships.
  • Continuous Improvement and Professional Development 15%
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend system enhancements to drive efficiency and productivity.
  • Qualifications Required
    • Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience designing and developing online or technology-enhanced instructional materials or courses OR a Master's…
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