Instructional Designer

About the role

The Instructional Designer at CSUN plays a crucial role in enhancing teaching, learning, and faculty success through innovative faculty development programming and equitable practices.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers faculty development programming in various modalities (in-person, hybrid/blended, online).
• Consults, trains, and assists faculty in developing effective learning experiences, especially for diverse student populations.
• Facilitates workshops and interactive sessions, and contributes to all Faculty Development programs.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies, recommending best practices in instructional design and learning science.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience may substitute for the required education.
• Advanced degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expertise in instructional design principles, curriculum development, and adult learning practices.
• Ability to facilitate engaging workshops and deliver professional development in multiple instructional modalities.
• Knowledge of creating multi-media technologies and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Strong consultation, relationship-building, and collaborative communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $6492 – $6755 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through July 23, 2026, will be considered in the initial review.
• To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.