Instructional Designer

Position Summary/Description:

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and supporting initiatives that advance the Summer School's mission to foster instructional innovation and excellence. This position plays a central role in preparing instructors to deliver high-quality remote and compressed-format courses by designing training experiences, providing individualized support, and offering professional development opportunities throughout the year. 

Key areas of responsibility include developing, revising, and facilitating annual online instructor trainings, supporting instructors through structured feedback and consultations, hosting regular professional development workshops, and participating in university-wide initiatives focused on encouraging pedagogical excellence in online course formats. This position will manage evaluation processes related to trainings and other initiatives in order to assess progress on key performance indicators of effectiveness and help promote continuous improvement. The instructional designer will also work with stakeholders in the Summer School and throughout the university to develop training, documentation, and other support for online instructors and students. By ensuring instructors are well-prepared and supported, the Instructional Designer contributes directly to the quality and success of Summer School courses and the overall student learning experience at UNC.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in a related field or at least 5 years' equivalent experience in an instructional design role.
• Experience supporting instructors and learners in higher education.
• Experience designing and facilitating online training or professional development.
• Experience designing online courses in multiple formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and HyFlex.
• Familiarity with best practices in online pedagogy and faculty professional development.
• Experience facilitating group workshops and individual consultations.
• Experience in providing multiple training workshops and consultations with overlapping timelines.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and related educational technologies.
• Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Trello, Monday, Asana) and related technologies.

Essential Skills:

The selected candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, particularly for online and compressed-format courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic staff and faculty.