Instructional Designer - Center Teaching and Learning

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

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Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Center for Teaching and Learning

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Instructional Designer to join our Center for Teaching and Learning. This role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including assisting faculty in the design and development of courses and programs, providing Learning Management System (LMS) support and training (Canvas), conducting instructional quality reviews, participating in service and committee work, implementing new technologies, and maintaining professional development.

This position will require an individual with strong pedagogical, creative, and organizational skills.

This position may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work for a portion of the workweek per Southeast's Flexible, Hybrid, and Remote Work Policy.

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and various stakeholders to design curricula, instructional materials, and assessment strategies.
• Support and train users on the LMS.
• Maintain processes for the review and the improvement of instructional material quality.
• Participate in committees and service work related to instructional design.
• Research and implement new instructional technologies.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design and technology associated with the delivery of instruction.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related field (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Minimum two years of experience in faculty development, teaching in higher education, or instructional design
• Experience in developing educational curricula and programming
• Knowledge of course design, pedagogy, and assessment at the post-secondary level
• Ability to work with a broad range of university constituents, including administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Strong problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various educational technology tools

To ensure full consideration, all application materials listed below must be received by July 23, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.