Instructional Designer

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• Design and develop online courses in partnership with faculty, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, learning objectives, and institutional quality standards.
• Serve as a design consultant to faculty and departments across the university, providing guidance on course structure, learning activities, assessment strategies, and the effective use of educational technology.
• Partner with project managers, digital media specialists, learning technologists, and other university teams to design and deliver cohesive, high‑quality courses and programs that align with institutional standards and timelines.
• Ensure all instructional materials and digital content meet accessibility, usability, and quality assurance standards in accordance with university policy and best practices.
• Stay current with trends in learning science, educational technology, and instructional design; share insights and contribute to the development of institutional best practices.
• Utilize systems such as Brightspace, Microsoft 365, and other emerging educational technologies to support course design and faculty engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is necessary.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Quality Matters certification is preferred.
• One to three years of demonstrated experience designing and developing online, in‑person, or hybrid courses within a higher education environment is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design frameworks, learning theory, and effective online pedagogy is necessary.
• Experience applying accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in digital course design is necessary.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder relationships in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment is necessary.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult effectively across disciplines and organizational levels are necessary.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard) and related instructional technologies is necessary.
• Demonstrated success partnering with faculty and academic leadership to advance institutional goals for teaching and learning is preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters or other recognized quality assurance frameworks for online learning is preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and staying current with research and emerging practices in online education is preferred.