Sr. Instructional Designer; AI-Enhanced Learning On-Site

Sr. Instructional Designer (AI-Enhanced Learning) On-Site

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Department: Education Innovation & Tech

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Provides advanced instructional design expertise with a strong emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and course development. Partners with faculty to design high-quality, innovative learning experiences that leverage AI tools, generative technologies, and data-informed pedagogy. Leads university-wide initiatives that expand the use of AI-enabled instructional technologies, supports faculty adoption of emerging tools, and supervises staff engaged in instructional innovation.

• Design, develop, and deliver AI-enhanced training, workshops, and seminars for faculty and staff, including support for responsible and effective integration of AI into instructional practices.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for instructional design with AI, providing consultation on pedagogical models, course redesign, AI-supported assessment, and emerging technologies.
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new AI-driven educational tools and platforms; participate in procurement and implementation decision-making for academic technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues related to AI platforms, learning technologies, and digital learning environments.
• Train faculty on new academic software and AI-enabled instructional technologies and directs the work of graduate assistants supporting instructional technology and course design.
• Research and collaborate with faculty to develop innovative teaching experiences, including AI-supported content creation, adaptive learning models, and automation of instructional tasks where appropriate.
• Represent the University at conferences and events focused on instructional design, learning innovation, and artificial intelligence in higher education.
• Collaborate with instructional designers across the University of Houston System to advance AI-aligned instructional practices and resources.
• Provide leadership in system-wide instructional design meetings, contributing expertise on AI integration and learning technology strategy.
• Coordinate University-wide projects and initiatives that expand the use of AI in teaching, learning, and instructional technology.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Education: Requires advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Education and Training

Higher Education