Learning Engineer/Educational Media Designer
About the role
The Learning Engineer position is housed within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), which advances teaching and learning at the University of Idaho through research, application, and scaling of high-impact practices in course design, learning technologies, and professional learning. CETL partners with instructors and academic programs to develop high-quality, accessible, and pedagogically sound learning experiences across modalities. The Center also provides instructional coaching, professional learning opportunities, and expertise in learning technologies, including multimedia production, learning management systems, and emerging instructional tools, to support effective and innovative teaching.
Responsibilities
- Apply instructional design, learning science, and educational media expertise to support the development of high-quality, accessible, and scalable learning experiences.
- Integrate research-informed instructional strategies with media design and production to promote both pathway-level consistency and course-level innovation.
- Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, media professionals, and accessibility partners to design, produce, and refine instructional media that supports student learning, engagement, and persistence.
Requirements
- Experience designing and/or developing instructional, educational, or multimedia learning materials.
- Experience collaborating or consulting with faculty, instructors, subject matter experts, or project partners.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and design practices.
- Able to translate learning goals into effective instructional or media-supported learning experiences.
- Experience using an enterprise learning management system, preferably Canvas.
Preferred
- A Master’s degree in instructional media design, educational technology, media production, or a related field.
- Experience both consulting on learning design and directly producing instructional or multimedia materials.
- Experience supporting STEM instruction and designing for varied levels of learner preparation.
- Experience using Articulate or similar tools and multimedia/interactive authoring technologies.
- Experience with video production, visual design, and development of reusable digital learning assets.
- Experience working in higher education, adult learning environments, or other complex learning organizations, including participation in large-scale course, program, or curriculum development.
- Experience designing clear, well-structured, and accessible course content in Canvas or a comparable learning management system.
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS or similar web-based content development.
- Experience applying research-informed design approaches (such as Universal Design for Learning, accessibility practices, and usability-focused design) to improve clarity, access, and effectiveness of learning materials and reduce common barriers to learning.
- Strong written communication skills.
Additional
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$31.25 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year Fte 1.0 Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Visa Sponsorship
No
Special Instructions To Applicants
To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than July 27, 2026. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu. Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.