Associate Instructional Designer; temporary

Overview

Associate Instructional Designer (temporary). This is a grant-funded position primarily supporting the Auto-Tech department to meet the requirements of a grant from the Department of Energy. This is a 24-month temporary position funded by a grant program.

• Position Title: Associate Instructional Designer (temporary)
• Requisition Number: S02420P
• Position Category: Staff
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Center for Continuing Education - Layton, UT
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Alternate work schedule: Not specified
• Pay Grade: N28
• Salary: Not specified
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Job Summary/Basic Function: The WSU Associate Instructional Designer is responsible for assisting faculty members in all aspects of education, including instructional design and working with technology. This grant-funded position will be primarily working with the Auto-Tech department to meet the requirements of a grant from the Department of Energy. This is a 24-month temporary position funded by a grant program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field (or within two semesters of graduation)
• Professional experience consulting with subject matter experts (e.g., faculty or business clients)
• Experience with HTML editing tools, Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent), multimedia authoring tools, and learning (or course) management systems

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or related field
• Excellent working knowledge of adult learning theory
• Demonstrated ability to apply learning and instructional theory in practical settings
• Working familiarity with online learning tools, the Internet, electronic communications, and e-authoring tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to creatively solve problems
• Experience leading course design projects in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with teaching and learning in a higher-education environment

Screening of applications will begin on the stated dates. Criminal background check may be required. Eligible applicants will be considered without regard to protected categories as required by law and university policy.

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 07/15/2026

Review Date: 07/25/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes