Instructional Designer

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Posting Number: AS518P

Position Title:

Instructional Designer I

Contract Length: 12 months

Class

Summary:

Instructional support for the creation and management of interactive and engaging course content for distance education courses, and assist faculty, students, and staff with implementation of multiple technologies in both classroom and online environments.

Candidates Eligible to Apply:
Internal/External

Position Type:
Exempt Staff

Employment Status:
Full Time

Position Funding Type:
Regular

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Communications, Media Production, or a closely related field and one (1) year of instructional design, educational technology, online course development, or faculty support experience.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or closely related field.

• Working knowledge of instructional design principles applicable to online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Basic knowledge of visual and multimedia design principles for digital content.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities across instructional technologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support faculty, students, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 or comparable productivity platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and experience working across multiple operating systems and common educational technologies.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly Desire2
  
  Learn (D2L) Brightspace.
• Experience designing and developing interactive, technology-based instructional materials for online or hybrid learning.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA / WCAG) and inclusive course design practices.
• Experience supporting media production, podcasting, video development, or live streaming for instructional purposes.
• Experience facilitating faculty development or instructional technology training sessions.

None required. Relevant instructional technology, quality assurance, or audiovisual certifications may be considered.

• Provide instructional design and technology support to faculty in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses, including the use of standardized course templates and engagement-focused design strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty to apply instructional design principles, scaffolding techniques, and student-centered practices that improve clarity, organization, and learner engagement in distance education courses.
• Partner with Media Services staff to support the development of instructional media, including video, audio, streaming, and other digital learning assets that enhance course delivery.
• Support quality assurance efforts by assisting with course reviews to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accessibility guidelines (ADA / WCAG), and published Distance Education course criteria.
• Troubleshoot and resolve faculty and student issues within the Learning Management System (LMS) and related…