22 paid vacation days per year, in addition to sick leave and
11 paid holidays.
Reduced tuition opportunities covering 75% - 100% of eligible
tuition.
Quality health care benefits, including a wellness program with
the opportunity to earn lower health care rates.
Free disability insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of teaching and learning
initiatives affecting several academic programs, an entire college,
or campus. (20%)
- Create and deliver instructional development sessions for a
wide variety of audiences, including the design of appropriate
curricula. (15%)
- Write and share documentation and information on best practices
for digital learning tools in use at the University. (15%)
- Regularly learn new applications, technologies and skills
through hands-on experimentation, apply them to instructors’
learning goals, and train others on these emerging technologies as
appropriate. (20%)
- Collaborate with colleges, departments, and instructors to
design, implement, and review online learning in a variety of
formats (online courses, hybrid courses, open content courses,
continuing education modules, etc.). (10%)
- Actively manage instructional design projects, including
coordinating the activities of multiple instructors and staff to
ensure that project tasks and deliverables meet both identified
timelines and quality standards. (10%)
- Collaborate with teammates in Academic Technology and
stakeholders across the institution to continuously improve the
services provided by the team to the University community.
(10%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: (Please document on resume)
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in instructional
design, or a master’s degree in instructional design or
closely-related field.
- Experience with adult learning principles and instructional
design methodologies (such as ADDIE, SAM, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to productively and thoughtfully apply
artificial intelligence to instructional design work, including in
assessment design, and to train instructors in
pedagogically-appropriate uses of or responses to AI.
- Knowledge of current digital accessibility standards (higher
education standards preferred).
- Experience creating learning or instructional content optimized
for a learning management system (LMS).
- Experience actively participating in or leading
cross-functional teams to resolve complex challenges or launch new
services.
- Experience eliciting and documenting academic or pedagogical
requirements for an instructional design project, using techniques
appropriate to the audience and environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with instructors
with a wide range of knowledge and comfort levels with
technology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in instructional design at scale, partnering with
stakeholders to develop not only individual courses but entire
programs or curricula.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work
assignments. Ability to create work breakdown structure, establish
timelines, and achieve desired outcomes.
- Experience supporting instructor use of alternative assessment
practices.
- Experience supporting instructor use of online exam proctoring
and academic integrity solutions.
- Demonstrated success as a team member in a complex environment,
with the ability to lead in place.
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with a large and
diverse group of influential stakeholders and to identify strategic
needs.
About the Department
The Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS) team provides a
variety of services that advance the teaching and learning,
research, and outreach missions of the University through the
thoughtful application of technology.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the University's
central IT unit and provides enterprise-level technologies and
services that are broadly consumed, core to central administrative
business operations, and tend to offer substantial economies of
scale. We are part of a larger ecosystem of IT professionals who
work in academic and support units systemwide. Local or collegiate
IT units often offer discipline-specific, niche, and complementary
services to the OIT central services.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range : $70,000 - $80,000; depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% A ppointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the
Office of Human Resources website for more
information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit
Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling
at no cost
- Employee Transit
Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro
area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to
note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This
approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of
each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our
commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to
incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing
your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My
Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Required application materials: resume and cover
letter.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the
largest public research universities in the country, offering
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of
opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one
of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,
students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from
extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,
international corporations, government agencies, and arts,
nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by
Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer
for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State
(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &
Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life
flexibility.
