Job Summary

The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced, online course delivery by providing advice and experience in using innovative learning design, educational technology applications, and applied pedagogical practices under the direction of the Associate Director of Instructional Design. The Instructional Designer works with subject matter experts to design and develop innovative courses in various modalities.

Essential Functions

• Give course design and curriculum development support to academic units with complex needs, such as developing new online programs, addressing accessibility concerns, or exploring competency-based education.
• Provide instructional design expertise and consultations to full- and part-time faculty across various disciplines and course delivery modes.
• Work independently to engage with academic units to address concerns and challenges related to the development of online courses.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and faculty development professionals to achieve outstanding instructional design outcomes.
• Design, develop, and manage faculty development courses and projects for full- and part-time faculty.
• Possess and maintain knowledge and expertise in emerging learning theories and evolving best practices for course design, pedagogy, and technology integration.
• Support distance education sponsored projects, initiatives, and programs, as assigned.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Instructional Design on quality assurance initiatives.