AI-Forward Instructional Designer for Higher Ed

Huntington University Foundation Incorporated; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington University invites applications for an Instructional Designer in the Office of Academic Effectiveness. The role focuses on learning design, course development, and faculty partnership for face-to-face, hybrid, online, and tech-enhanced learning experiences with an emphasis on AI-forward design.

This three-year grant-funded position collaborates with faculty, the Instructional Technologist, and IT to integrate AI thoughtfully, considering learning goals, accessibility, privacy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning sciences, curriculum and instruction, or closely related field.
• Experience designing or redesigning learning experiences in higher education (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Fluency with AI tools and their instructional applications, privacy and security considerations, and impact on assessment and integrity.
• Ability to consult with faculty on AI-supported learning activities across modalities.
• Knowledge of accessibility and usability principles for digital learning environments.
• Experience coaching or facilitating professional learning with faculty members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to create and redesign engaging, accessible learning experiences.
• Partner with the Instructional Technologist and IT to integrate AI into courses with attention to goals, assessment, and student support.
• Provide faculty development related to responsible AI use and aligned assessment.
• Lead or contribute to professional-learning initiatives for faculty development.

Skills

Christian commitment

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Project management

Collaboration with faculty

AI-forward design

Learning-design principles

Privacy and accessibility awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design/educational technology/learning sciences

Master's degree in instructional design/educational technology/learning sciences

Tools

Moodle

Quality Matters

Universal Design for Learning

Job description

Huntington University invites applications for an Instructional Designer in the Office of Academic Effectiveness. The role focuses on learning design, course development, and faculty partnership for face-to-face, hybrid, online, and tech-enhanced learning experiences with an emphasis on AI-forward design.

This three-year grant-funded position collaborates with faculty, the Instructional Technologist, and IT to integrate AI thoughtfully, considering learning goals, accessibility, privacy, and