Assistant Director, Instructional Design & Academic Services

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Flexible work options

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services and Instructional Design to advance shared faculty and course services for SESP masters and professional programs.

The role blends instructional design, learning technologies, and faculty development with responsibility for operations, service design, and program support to improve teaching and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, learning sciences, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in instructional design, learning design or related field.
• Experience designing and delivering instructional support, faculty development, and learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of Academic Services offerings and coordinates with staff.
• Collaborates with programs to align instructional preparation activities and resolve readiness issues.
• Establishes follow-up and communication processes for cross-unit issues.
• Manages learning environment operations including Canvas, instructional technologies, and course prep.
• Leads or contributes to projects, standardizing processes while preserving flexibility.
• Advises on instructional design, assessment approaches, and accessibility for the learning experience.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning experience design

Educational technology

Faculty development

Education

Master's degree in education, instructional design, learning sciences, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Learning management systems

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services and Instructional Design to advance shared faculty and course services for SESP masters and professional programs.

The role blends instructional design, learning technologies, and faculty development with responsibility for operations, service design, and program support to improve teaching and student outcomes.