"Instructional Designer"

Instructional Designer

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Instructional Technology and Design

Type:
Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5009P

Home Org Name: Business Admin Technology

Division Name: SVP, Bus/Admin & Chief Financial Officer

Job Class Code: AA39A/B/C/D

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn University's Strategic Business Operations unit is excited to begin the search for an Instructional Designer! This position will provide instructional design services and support across Business & Administration units in the development of training programs and materials. This role may act as a facilitator for training using a variety of training methods (classroom, webinars, train-the-trainer). Additionally, this position will collaborate with the Business & Administration units to create high quality, consistent, and scalable training materials that drive Auburn's ongoing business modernization initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Manages, facilitates, and participates in training development projects, as well as the development of instructional materials.
• Collaborates with Business & Administration units to design and develop interactive training programs and materials.
• Determines appropriate instructional application of online technologies in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Teaches/facilitates instructor led-courses of own design and those designed by others as assigned.
• Researches and utilizes the most up-to-date practices and technologies related to instructional design and online learning applications.
• Gathers feedback from stakeholders to continually update and improve course design and content.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The full job descriptions for each level can be found here:

Instructional Designer I: https://auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/aa39a.pdf?time=20260120175445

Instructional Designer II: https://auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/aa39b.pdf?time=20260114175439

Instructional Designer III: https://auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/aa39c.pdf?time=20260114175439

Instructional Designer IV: https://auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/aa39d.pdf?time=20260114175439

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience OR
• Master's degree

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years of experience OR
• Master's degree + 1 year of experience

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience OR
• Master's degree + 3 year of experience

Level IV:

• Bachelor's degree + 7 years of experience OR
• Master's degree + 5 year of experience

Focus of Experience: Experience in designing and developing online instructional materials and courses.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of implementing fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization, with awareness of related fields.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the ADDIE model.
• Knowledge of best practices for creating online courses.

Salary Range: $42,520 - $113,850

Job Category: Administrative

City position is located in
Auburn

State position is located
AL