Instructional Designer

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Instructional Designer in the Office of Teaching and Learning collaborates with faculty and other subject matter experts to design, develop, and improve effective, engaging, accessible, and technology-enhanced learning experiences. The position supports the design and delivery of online courses and contributes to faculty development and institutional course-quality initiatives. This is an on-campus position.

Job Function

• Consult with faculty on course and program design, instructional strategies, assessment, student engagement, accessibility, and the effective use of instructional technologies.
  
  

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• Apply learning theory, instructional design models, accessibility standards, and research-informed practices to the development and improvement of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
  
  

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• Guide faculty through course-development and revision processes, including organizing content, aligning learning outcomes with activities and assessments, and creating clear and consistent learning experiences.
  
  

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• Review courses using university-approved quality standards and rubrics and provide actionable recommendations.
  
  

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• Develop instructional materials, templates, guides, and other faculty resources.
  
  

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• Design and facilitate consultations, workshops, and faculty development programs on course design, teaching, accessibility, course quality, and instructional technology.
  
  

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• Collaborate with OTL colleagues and campus partners on teaching and learning initiatives. Maintain current knowledge of emerging practices and technologies relevant to higher education and evaluate their appropriate use.
  
  

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• Interprets and applies university policies, standards, and procedures and recommends revisions to practices and procedures as appropriate.
  
  

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• Contributes to the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of OTL programs, resources, procedures, and course-quality initiatives.
  
  

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• Utilizes university systems to support assigned functions, including access to student and faculty information, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with institutional polices and applicable laws.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.
  
  

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