Job Details

Posting Summary

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Department: Office of Academic Affairs

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Staff

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: Exempt

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000/year

Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of online and hybrid courses at Morgan State University. The role supports strategic digital learning initiatives, ensures compliance with distance education standards, promotes instructional quality through faculty collaboration, and drives innovation through the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Job Duties

• Instructional Designers will work as part of a team in Morgan Online to support the use of the learning management system (LMS) Canvas.
• Collaborate in designing, developing, and maintaining online, remote, hybrid, and enhanced learning experiences across various disciplines.
• Ensure courses and content meet Universal Design for learning and accessibility standards. Assist in evaluating and improving online courses based on nationally recognized (Quality Matters) quality standards.
• Research emerging technologies, evolving standards, new applications, and online learning tools for further evaluation and implementation. Track, prioritize, and communicate about multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Participate in and support campus-wide initiatives and projects. Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of instructional design experience in higher education, corporate, government, or nonprofit settings is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Doctorate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Quality Matters certification (APPQMR, Peer Reviewer, or Master Reviewer).
• Experience in workforce development, credentialing, or professional training design.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: ST01224

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/10/2025

Job Close Date: 10/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please enter three professional references on the References page of the application. This is a hybrid position that requires the incumbent to work both on-site at Morgan State University and remotely.