Instructional Designers

Working Title Instructional Designer, Online Development

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Monday through Friday, on-site at the University of Utah.
• This role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work and is considered an essential campus position supporting faculty, staff, and students in person.

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00033 - Executive Education

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $60,000 to $72,000

Close Date

Close Date 10/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer of the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business Online Development will work closely with faculty and staff to update and improve online and hybrid courses. The incumbent will promote the use of technology-based resources in teaching and learning and provide consultation, instruction, and assistance to faculty, students, and staff on the editing, design, production, quality assurance, and instructional technology for curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty and staff to design and improve courses based on learning goals, pedagogical best practices, and student needs
• Collaborate with faculty in outlining, organizing, and storyboarding content for online and hybrid formats
• Manage instructional design projects and initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery
• Support faculty in creating clear, measurable learning objectives aligned with assessments and desired course outcomes
• Develop course structures, instructional strategies, and learning activities that enhance engagement, retention, and the achievement of learning objectives
• Apply instructional design models and learning theories to support effective course development
• Design and develop instructional materials using Canvas and other instructional tools
• Ensure content accessibility and inclusivity by applying WCAG standards and Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) principles
• Manage instructional design projects and initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery
• Support course evaluation and continuous improvement through the use of surveys and learner feedback
• Deliver training on instructional design practices, course development tools, and digital pedagogy
• Stay current with trends in pedagogy, instructional design, and educational technologies to inform design decisions
• Contribute to the success of the Eccles School by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and competency in both written and face-to-face communication

Note: This job description does not comprehensively list all the required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support program needs.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead, lifting - up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Instructional Designer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Instructional Designer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in the field of online distance education in an academic setting.
• Ability to manage projects to successful deadline-oriented…