Instructional Designer & Educational Support Specialist

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with program directors and content experts to support the design, development, and implementation of online courses and programs within the College of Social Work. Promotes the use of technology-based resources in learning and teaching and provides consultation, instruction, and assistance to faculty and staff related to technology supported instruction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Online Program Director and faculty in the initiation development, and implementation of online courses and programs.
• Construct high quality online courses and/or other instructional methods in a web-based learning management system/Canvas.
• Support construction of course blueprints that incorporate quality assurance measures and utilize best practice design principles.
• Consult and advise faculty members on advantages, disadvantages, and feasibility of various methods of instruction specific to their course content.
• Educate about and ensure copyright permission as needed.
• Collaborate with Online Program Director and content experts on updates and revisions of courses/products.
• Provide expertise and support to members of the college community in online instructional design, technology-based course development, design, and delivery techniques, and use of media and technology.
• Support the development and implementation of evaluation techniques to measure the effectiveness of course content, materials, and overall learning experience as well as quality assurance/improvement strategies to assess and evaluate online education.
• Participate in University-wide committees and opportunities as relevant to job position.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay apprised of current research and best practice technologies, innovations, and production practices.
• Create and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff in the development and delivery of online programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• At least 3 - 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Priorities

• Master's degree in related field is preferred
• Experience with Canvas and Kaltura
• Experience in writing/developing tutorial and support documentation
• Online teaching experience at the graduate level

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45047B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday
Department: 00166 - College of Social Work
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75,000 - 85,000
Close Date: 8/12/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202008