Assistant Instructional Designer, Center for Distributed Learning

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks two Assistant Instructional Designers for a 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment in the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The roles focus on pedagogical partnerships, faculty development, and ensuring course quality for online and blended courses.

Responsibilities include collaborating with instructors, applying design models, and leading training initiatives while contributing to unit operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in online instructional/curriculum design or faculty development, preferably in higher education.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; H-1B sponsorship is not available.
• Residency in Florida is expected at employment start.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with instructors to design and improve online/blended courses.
• Apply instructional design models to create/curate course materials and ensure quality through review and designation processes.
• Lead planning, development, and delivery of robust faculty development opportunities and training.
• Support unit operations, strategic planning, policy development, and cross-team initiatives.
• Use feedback and evaluation to improve courses, strategies, programs, and outcomes.
• Manage workflows to ensure projects are completed on time and meet stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Instructional design

Pedagogical consultation

Course design

Faculty development

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

The Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking to fill two (2), non-tenure-track, 12-month Assistant Instructional Designer (ID) positions. These positions are eligible to participate in the university's open promotion plan for advancement to a higher rank.

Roles and Responsibilities

Consistent with UCF Regulation 3.0177, Instructional Designers are non-tenure-track, in-unit faculty whose critical responsibilities encompass three areas of online and blended education at UCF: pedagogical partnerships, faculty development programming, and course quality assurance and designation. Instructional Designers steward the success of online and blended initiatives through these three key areas of responsibility.

Instructional Designers also engage in scholarship and service contributions aligned with the mission and goals of the unit.

General instructional designer duties include, but are not limited to:

Instructor Relationships and Pedagogical Consultation

• Establish and maintain supportive and productive working relationships with instructors and academic units to support the design, development, and improvement of online and blended courses. This includes providing both proactive and responsive guidance on instructional and pedagogical strategies, technology innovations, course quality, and effective teaching practices.

Course Design, Development, and Quality Assurance

• Apply instructional design models and frameworks, evidence-based strategies, and innovative uses of technology to create and enhance learning experiences in partnership with instructors. This includes developing, co-developing, and/or supporting curation of course materials; coordinating collaborations with other teams involved in content production; and ensuring instructional quality in online and blended environments through quality review, revision, and designation processes.

Faculty Development

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of robust faculty development opportunities that support instructors teaching in online and blended environments. This includes creating resources and facilitating training to communicate and reinforce best practices in teaching and learning, as well as collecting participant feedback and responsively adjusting offerings.

Contribution to Unit Operations and Initiatives

• Participate in activities that support the functioning and advancement of the ID team, CDL, and DDL, including strategic planning, process improvement, policy development, and cross-team and/or special initiatives. This includes providing consistent and reliable service to stakeholders and making meaningful individual contributions toward executing projects and meeting unit goals.

Continuous Improvement and Evaluation

• Use feedback, data, and evaluation practices to improve courses, instructional strategies, processes, programs, and outcomes. This includes responding to instructor and student feedback and contributing to iteration and improvement of initiatives. Seek and acquire new skills and knowledge to enhance individual contributions and improve project, team, and institutional outcomes.

Project Management and Execution

• Manage workflows, ensure projects are completed on time and meet stakeholder expectations. This includes coordinating tasks, maintaining and reporting on progress, and ensuring projects align with strategic goals and stakeholder need

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization at the time of application.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in online instructional/curriculum design or faculty development, preferably in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning theories and instructional design frameworks.
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication and presentation.

Eligibility and Other Requirements

• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Research Position Screening

• Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
• The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Digital Learning

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Location

This position is located on-site in Research Park (UCF campus) and is not a hybrid or remote job. Work hours are 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, during normal business hours.

Company Culture and Benefits

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Rhiannon Pollard at [e-mail].