Instructional Designer

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the

Posting Information

Department GRAD Operations-390100

Career Area Other

Posting Open Date 08/31/2026

Final date to receive applications 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title Instructional Designer

Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

Vacancy NF0009988

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent

FTE 1

Hours per week 40

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $57,000-$83,000

Proposed Start Date 10/12/2026

Position Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Through research, teaching and public service, graduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill expands knowledge, prepares the next generation of scholars and leaders, and drives innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing North Carolina, the nation and the world. Graduate students make up roughly one third of enrolled students at UNC
-Chapel Hill. As the University’s academic and administrative hub for graduate education, The Graduate School supports more than 80 programs that grant over 170 graduate degrees and 70 graduate certificates and serves students from admission through graduation.

The Graduate School guides graduate students through key academic and administrative processes; manages academic program review and support; provides funding, professional development, student success programming and individualized services; and leads the Graduate Student Experience Initiative, a campus wide effort to strengthen the quality of the Carolina graduate student experience. In partnership with students, faculty, staff and programs, The Graduate School advocates, collaborates and convenes to advance excellence in graduate education.

We foster inclusive and transformative educational and professional development experiences and empower Carolina graduate students to realize their potential, contribute to the public good and shape a better future.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty content experts and members of The Graduate School’s instructional design and creative services team to develop technology-rich teaching and learning materials, create new e-learning content, and build courses within the School’s Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas). Working…