Instructional Designer and Technologist; CS

Salary: $58,495.00 - $62,290.00 Annually

Location:

Edwardsville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01308

Organization:
Academic Computing

Opening Date: 05/30/2026

Closing Date: 6/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future.

• Under general supervision of the Associate Director, consults with faculty members on instructional design projects providing instruction and direction on all aspects of course design, development, and delivery.
• Provides faculty with curricular strategies and best practices for teaching in online, hybrid, and face-to-face course formats.
• Provides instruction, consultations, workshops, and other resources for faculty to build, maintain, and/or improve teaching skills and approaches.
• Researches current trends in online learning and educational technologies, establishes their pedagogical applications, and partners with faculty members on their integration into their curriculum.
• This work can sometimes lead to coordinated research projects, publications, and grants.
• Researches design strategies sometimes in conjunction with other IDs and provides instruction and direction to faculty on how to implement design strategies with curricula.
• Supports faculty and student users of learning management systems and related learning technologies.
• Designs and coordinates faculty, staff, and student training workshops, programs, and resources where they instruct users on various pedagogical topics.
• Partners with faculty and appropriate campus units to ensure all online/hybrid and technology-enhanced courses meet all applicable standards and regulations.
• Assists in developing policies for online/hybrid courses and programs, and helps establish evaluation procedures that help ensure continuous improvement.
• Serves as a liaison to ACCESS to facilitate prompt resolution of accessibility-related accommodation and content remediation requests.

Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy

AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas: professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

OR Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities

AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas: professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• 1 year experience with instructional design and online/hybrid learning strategies and implementation, preferably in Higher Ed.
• 1 year experience with academic technologies and their application.
• 1 year experience with content development systems and processes, preferably using Articulate to produce resources and objects.
• 1 year experience supporting LMSs, preferably Blackboard.
• 1 year experience training, preferably in Higher Ed.
• 1 year professional experience using Windows and Mac OSs and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage numerous projects concurrently & meet appropriate deadlines.
• Experience in collaborative atmosphere, excellent brainstorming capabilities, detail-oriented, & the ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Self-motivation and flexibility in accepting duties & instruction.
• Experience with web page design concepts, multimedia design skills, digital video and audio, and other relevant tech.
• Ability to learn complex new technologies quickly & independently.
• Ability to explain complex ideas & technologies to non-technical people in a clear & understandable manner.
• Excellent communication skills in a variety of settings with people of a wide range of knowledge, skills, & experience.
• Excellent time management skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance
• SURS retirement plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
• Work-Life programs
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
• Flexible Spending Account Program

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees,…