Instructional Designer

Job Details

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Clayton State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 299739

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer (Teaching & Learning) position serves as a strategic partner in advancing teaching excellence and student success by supporting faculty in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality learning experiences across all instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and HyFlex environments. The role provides instructional design consultation and faculty development grounded in learning science, evidence-based teaching practices, backward design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-centered instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Course Development

• Partner with faculty to design, develop, and improve courses using evidence-based instructional design models (e.g., backward design, ADDIE) and learning-sciences principles.
• Support the alignment of learning outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments to improve student learning across all modalities.
• Conduct instructional design consultations focused on course structure, engagement strategies, assessment design, and student success.
• Conduct course reviews and provide actionable, developmentally focused recommendations for instructional improvement.

Faculty Development & Consultation

• Design and facilitate faculty development workshops, trainings, webinars, and resources focused on effective teaching, assessment, and instructional design.
• Provide one-on-one instructional consultations and coaching to support faculty growth in pedagogy and course design.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of faculty learning communities that promote reflective teaching and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Serve as a consultative partner supporting faculty across face-to-face, online, hybrid, and HyFlex environments.

Accessible Teaching and UDL

• Serve as a campus resource for digital accessibility and WCAG 2.1 compliance, supporting faculty in creating accessible learning materials and environments.
• Promote and integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessible teaching strategies into course design and faculty development initiatives.
• Provide training, guidance, and resources to support accessible course content and student-centered instructional practices.

Program Development, Evaluation, and Communication

• Evaluate instructional initiatives and faculty development programs to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Research and disseminate emerging evidence-based practices in teaching, learning, and course design, including the effective pedagogical use of instructional technologies and AI-enabled learning tools.
• Develop and maintain instructional guides, multimedia resources, and online materials that support faculty teaching and course design.
• Maintain and enhance CELT digital resources, including the website, as an accessible and current hub for teaching and learning support.
• Plan and professionally coordinate CELT communications, including newsletters, that highlight teaching practices, resources, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the CELT mission and CSU institutional priorities.
• Serve on institutional committees and initiatives related to teaching excellence, instructional innovation, and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a closely related field with strong pedagogical preparation.
• Minimum of two years of experience in instructional design, course development, or faculty development in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., backward design, ADDIE), learning theory, and adult learning principles.
• Experience designing or supporting courses in learning management systems (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Canvas, or equivalent).
• Experience facilitating faculty development, training sessions, or instructional workshops.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) and accessible course design practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills with the ability to professionally engage faculty and stakeholders across disciplines, departments, and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a culture of continuous instructional improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Center for Teaching and Learning or similar faculty development unit.
• Experience designing courses across multiple modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and HyFlex environments.
• Experience with learning analytics and using data to inform instructional improvement and student success strategies.
• Familiarity with emerging instructional technologies, including AI-enabled tools, adaptive learning systems, and digital learning platforms.
• Certification or formal training in instructional design, online teaching, or faculty development (e.g., Quality Matters, ACUE, ATD, SUNY).