Instructional Designer & Learning Technology Specialist

## Instructional Designer & Learning Technology Specialist Apply remote type:
Partially Remote locations:
Oshkosh, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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* Position Title:

** Instructional Designer & Learning Technology Specialist##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Terminal (Fixed Term)##
** Job Profile:
** Instructional and Media Designer##
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* Job Duties:

** The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a collaborative and innovative Instructional Designer & Learning Technology Specialist to support the READY RURAL initiative. This position serves as the lead for instructional design, educational technology, digital learning, and multimedia development, partnering with faculty and subject matter experts to transform content into engaging, accessible, and workforce-focused learning  this role, you will design and develop high-quality instructional materials for online, hybrid, face-to-face, simulation, mobile, and partner-based learning environments.

You will create innovative learning resources that support rural healthcare education, including topics such as telehealth, virtual care, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health, home-based care, interprofessional practice, care coordination, and workforce readiness. The position also supports the development of stackable credentials, continuing education offerings, faculty development resources, and workforce training programs.

The successful candidate will provide consultation and support to faculty and staff on instructional technologies, digital learning tools, accessibility, and inclusive teaching practices. Responsibilities include developing multimedia resources such as instructional videos, simulations, interactive learning modules, digital toolkits, and tutorials, while ensuring all learning materials meet quality and accessibility standards.

This position also plays a key role in managing instructional design and media development projects by coordinating timelines, maintaining documentation and reusable resources, training faculty and project personnel on educational technologies, and supporting the collection and interpretation of data to continuously improve learning experiences and program effectiveness.

Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes:
* Health plans, currently starting at $45 per month.
* 176 hours of vacation per year (prorated for start date).
* 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date).
* 176 Hours of sick leave for first 18 months. After this period, employees can earn up to 96 hours per fiscal year. Accumulates without limit and does not expire.
* Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment.
* Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026.All employment benefits are subject to change. A full list of current benefits and eligibility requirements can be found on our website.

This position is funded through the READY RURAL grant and is initially offered as a one-year fixed-term appointment. The appointment is renewable annually for up to four years, contingent upon continued grant funding, satisfactory performance, and program needs.##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Applies project management principles to course or media design such as defining project scope, establishing milestones, and tracking progress
* Provides pedagogical consultation services for instructors and staff on instructional toolsand technologies, best practices for digital instructional content, and institutional initiatives
* Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with instructors and other academic staff to advance excellence in teaching and learning
* Reviews courses, media, or other learning products for quality using industry standard sand accessibility best practices
* Trains and supports instructors and staff to leverage technology and teach implement pedagogy effectively
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