Instructional Designer

About the role

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), a Catholic liberal arts institution founded by the Sisters of Providence, seeks a collaborative and innovative Instructional Designer to support the development of high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences across all modalities—online, hybrid, and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise courses that align with institutional learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Support the effective use of the College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and other instructional technologies.
• Provide training, consultation, and resources to faculty in areas such as course design, assessment, online pedagogy, and digital tools.
• Develop and maintain templates, guides, and multimedia resources that promote consistency and quality in course delivery.
• Partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning, Academic Affairs, and Information Technology to advance initiatives in teaching excellence and innovation.
• Ensure all course materials meet accessibility and copyright compliance standards.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement of online and hybrid programs through data collection, analysis, and faculty feedback.
• Stay current on trends and research in instructional design, learning science, educational technology, and higher education pedagogy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support academic quality and student success.

Supervision

Student Assistants and Academic Peers

Working Conditions

This position is full-time and may allow for limited remote or hybrid work, depending on institutional needs. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for faculty training or special projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing online and hybrid courses in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (preferably Canvas), multimedia tools, and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, Section 508, WCAG).
• Strong understanding of instructional design models such Quality Matters, or Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Familiarity with Catholic and liberal arts educational traditions.
• Experience developing faculty training or professional development programs.
• Knowledge of assessment design, data-informed improvement, and emerging educational technologies.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A