Instructional Designer, Online Development

Work closely with faculty and staff to update and improve online and hybrid courses. Promote the use of technology-based resources in teaching and learning and provide consultation, instruction, and assistance on editing, design, production, quality assurance, and instructional technology for curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty and staff to design and improve courses based on learning goals, pedagogical best practices, and student needs
• Collaborate with faculty in outlining, organizing, and storyboarding content for online and hybrid formats
• Manage instructional design projects and initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery
• Support faculty in creating clear, measurable learning objectives aligned with assessments and desired course outcomes
• Develop course structures, instructional strategies, and learning activities that enhance engagement, retention, and the achievement of learning objectives
• Apply instructional design models and learning theories to support effective course development
• Design and develop instructional materials using Canvas and other instructional tools
• Ensure content accessibility and inclusivity by applying WCAG standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
• Support course evaluation and continuous improvement through the use of surveys and learner feedback
• Deliver training on instructional design practices, course development tools, and digital pedagogy
• Stay current with trends in pedagogy, instructional design, and educational technologies to inform design decisions
• Contribute to the success of the Eccles School by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and competency in both written and face-to-face communication

Requirements

• Instructional Designer, I: Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience, or a master's degree (or equivalency)
• Instructional Designer, II: Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of directly related work experience, or a master's degree (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in the field of online distance education in an academic setting
• Ability to manage projects to successful deadline-oriented completion
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to work effectively with a variety of academic constituencies
• Expertise in instructional design and online learning to provide feedback and support to faculty at every stage of course development

Work Environment

• Nearly continuously: Office environment, sitting, hearing, listening, talking
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead, lifting up to 20 lbs

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, on-site at the University of Utah. This role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Pay

$60,000 to $72,000 per year