Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant for Instructional Resources
Campus Title
Instructional Designer
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Center for Teaching and Learning
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SL3
Salary Range
$64,000 + depending on experience (DOE)
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may
include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s
background including education, work experience, and key
competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer
equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and
local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Full-Time
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Position Summary
The Instructional Designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning
supports faculty and academic departments in the design,
development, and continuous improvement of engaging, accessible,
and learner-centered educational experiences across online, hybrid,
and face-to-face learning environments. Applying evidence-based
instructional design principles, this position consults with
faculty one-on-one and in groups to support instructional
alignment, while promoting accessibility, innovation and continuous
instructional improvement. The Instructional Designer promotes the
effective use of learning technologies by informing faculty of new
or existing tools, troubleshooting technical and instructional
design challenges, and leveraging learning analytics to support
data-informed and instructional decision making.
Salary Range: $64,000 + depending on experience ( DOE )
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many
offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or
parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all
forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is
free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s
approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training,
continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference
travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,
entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.
Experience
Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Collaborative Instructional Design and Learning Technology
Support
- Collaborate with faculty to design and evaluate effective,
learner-centered course materials using evidence-based
instructional design principles that ensure alignment between
learning outcomes, content, assessments, and instructional
activities.
Provide one-on-one consultations and ongoing instructional
design support to faculty in the design, implementation, and
assessment of learning activities and instructional materials.
Serve as the primary instructional design liaison for assigned
academic departments, establishing collaborative relationships with
faculty, department leaders, and academic support units.
Develop presentations and advise faculty and departments on the
pedagogy of technology-enhanced course design, such as effective
use of our learning management system, development of materials for
online courses, and thoughtful responses to emerging
technologies.
Assist faculty in designing course materials and digital
learning resources that meet accessibility standards and university
quality expectations.
Support the effective use of existing learning technologies,
multimedia tools, and learning management systems.
Evaluate, recommend, and support the responsible adoption of
emerging educational technologies.
Accessibility & Assessment
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, such as ADA,
Section 504/508, WCAG, and promote inclusive design practices
across learning environments.
- Collaborate with departments and faculty to analyze course
data, learner feedback, and assessment results to inform continuous
course improvement and instructional decision-making.
- Advise faculty on continuous course improvement through
application of university and SUNY -specific assessment frameworks
and evidence-based practices.
- Review instructional materials to identify and address
accessibility barriers and promote compliance with applicable
accessibility standards and best practices.
Academic Partnerships & Project Management
- Contribute to Center for Teaching & Learning initiatives,
strategic projects, working groups, and committees that advance
teaching excellence and student success to ensure instructional
effectiveness.
- Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously.
Establish timelines, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder
communication plans.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the Senior Director of the Center for Teaching &
Learning
- Works in partnership with Center Staff including directors,
instructional designers, and administrative assistant(s)
- Works in partnership with faculty and staff
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- One year professional experience supporting instructional
technologies, learning management systems, and/or distance
education initiatives.
- One year of professional experience working in instructional
design, educational technology, faculty development, online
learning, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in instructional design, learning sciences,
curriculum & instruction, educational psychology, higher
education, educational technology, or similar field.
- Three years’ experience designing, developing, and evaluating
online or technology-enhanced learning environments.
- Three years’ experience working/teaching in higher
education.
- Three years’ experience supporting, training or consulting on
the use of a learning management system, preferably
Brightspace.
- Three years’ experience supporting instructional design in
science, health, or math disciplines.
- Three years’ experience designing authentic, applied, or
practice-based assessments aligned with student learning
outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal
communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate
with and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the
ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and
competing demands.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while
building and maintaining effective relationships with faculty,
staff, administrators, and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of instructional design principles, learning
theories, and best practices for technology-based teaching and
learning environments.
- Ability to learn, evaluate, apply, and support the adoption of
new technologies and effectively train, support, and guide others
in their use.
- Ability to consult with faculty and recommend evidence based
instructional strategies and educational technologies that support
learning outcomes, student engagement, and effective teaching
practices.
- Knowledge of asset-based, inclusive, equitable, and
learner-centered pedagogical practices and their application in
higher education learning environments.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards, Universal Design for
Learning ( UDL ), and best practices for the development of
accessible instructional materials and learning experiences.
- Knowledge of learning management systems and educational
technologies used to support teaching and learning.
- Skill in designing and developing engaging instructional
materials, learning activities, assessments, and educational
resources aligned with learning outcomes.
- Ability to assess instructional needs and recommend effective
instructional design solutions that enhance teaching effectiveness
and student learning.
- Ability to develop, facilitate, and assess workshops, training
sessions, and professional development programs.
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in
the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides
accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S.
body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University
of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous
undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences,
education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY
Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a
well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The
University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money
magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse
Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of
alumni making a difference in education, business, government,
fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
SUNY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to
all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants
who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application, interview, or hiring process may request an
accommodation by contacting our HR ADA Coordinator in Miller Room
302, 607-753-2302, hr@cortland.edu. Requests for accommodation will
be considered consistent with applicable law. This process is
separate from, and does not require, any voluntary
self-identification of disability status.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S26040
Review Start Date
10/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11738
Special Instructions
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a masters degree?
- Are you a current SUNY Cortland employee?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
