POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Instructional Designer
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2562
GRADE 44
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Senior Instructional Designer
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Instructional Designer provides faculty with course design and curriculum development support for the creation of effective and engaging learning environments that are informed by desired learning outcomes. The role involves consulting with faculty from diverse disciplines to identify course goals, student learning objectives, and applicable evidence-based instructional strategies. This position works closely with faculty to develop courses/instruction that are pedagogically effective for distance learning, blended, and face-to-face delivery. Responsible for troubleshooting issues that arise during the use of instructional technologies and provide faculty with suggested tools and training on how technology can facilitate learning. This role also provides technical training on the use of the LMS, pedagogical training to faculty through course development programs, college/department outreach, workshops, webinars, video tutorials, job aids, blogs, online communities, etc. on topics that are related to college teaching (online, blended, and face-to-face), the university’s course management system, course design, and the integration of instructional technology. Manages oversight of select enterprise license for the university.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience: One year of experience working with faculty and other instructional personnel in a higher education setting is required. Documented experience working with a Course Management System and other instructional technology is required. Experience providing instructional design support using D2L Brightspace LMS is preferred. Experience teaching face-to-face, online and/or blended in a college environment is preferred. Quality Matters (QM) and/or Online Learning Consortium (OLC) certification in online course design and/or delivery is preferred. Experience working with both Macintosh and Windows platforms is preferred. Graphic Design experience as well as experience creating web pages is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and cross-functional teams. Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and best practices in instructional technologies across online, blended, and face-to-face modalities. Ability to design and deliver training programs that enhance instructional effectiveness and integrate technology into learning experiences. Proficient in needs assessment, program design, delivery, and evaluation of professional development initiatives. Strong problem-solving skills using data and resources to develop effective solutions. Ability to manage challenging interactions with instructional staff through active listening and solution-focused support. Demonstrated project management and coaching skills, including task execution, feedback delivery, and solution design.
Other: The primary work location is an office environment in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. The scope of the position requires working and communicating effectively in face-to-face and virtual environments. Occasional attendance and participation at evening and weekend activities and workshops may be required. Occasional travel to workshops, seminars, professional development, and University events may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works with the instructional community in any teaching modality, including online, blended, and face-to-face to enhance the pedagogy of any class.2. Works with faculty on the development of online, blended, and face-to-face instruction and ensures course quality through the appropriate blend of pedagogy and technology based on learning theory and instructional design practices.
3. Provides technical training and documentation for using the university’s learning management system D2L Brightspace.
4. Manages select enterprise license for instructional technologies. This includes providing training to faculty on the use of these tools, managing license keys, notifying stakeholders of license renewals, and serves as a point of contact for faculty and stakeholders.
5. Creates multimedia assets for training purposes as well as assist faculty with video editing and file management of their multimedia assets.
6. Ensures training is the best practices production value for instructional use of digital content.
7. Assists faculty with incorporating video into Brightspace and troubleshoot issues with its media library such as captioning, transcripts, and availability.
8. Provides consultations and serves as a resource to faculty on the design, development, evaluation, and revision of learning outcomes, course modality, high-impact learning practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility issues, copyright, and effective assessment strategies.
9. Supports faculty use of instructional technologies through training and tutorials, troubleshooting, and providing other support services as needed.
10. Improves the level of understanding of the instructional community by providing course development programs, workshops, webinars, college/department outreach, and other resources in support of research-based learning.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, attending training and/or courses as directed by the Senior Instructional Designer and the Director, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
12. Contributes to the overall success of the online, blended, and face-to-face education program by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Instructional Designer has no direct report supervisory duties.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JANUARY 2026
