Canvas LMS Instructional Designer — Remote/Hybrid

Notre-Dame-De-Namur-University; Belmont (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame de Namur University is seeking an Instructional Designer for Canvas systems and course quality within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The role blends pedagogical expertise with technical fluency in Canvas to support faculty from concept through ongoing quality improvement.

The position emphasizes RSI, ADA accessibility, and credit-hour alignment, collaborating across CETL and academic units to advance teaching excellence and accessible learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field required.
• Advanced Canvas Administrator-level proficiency or certification.
• Experience with Canvas Outcomes and program-level assessment.
• Experience with Canvas Course Analytics or AI integrations.
• QM or OLC certification.
• Experience in instructional design in higher education.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS or similar LMS.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex concepts.
• Excellent organization; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to design, develop, and revise courses using instructional design principles.
• Build and maintain course content and structure within Canvas for a high-quality student experience.
• Provide consultations, training, and troubleshooting for course design and Canvas functionality.
• Promote accessibility and RSI compliance and course-hour alignment.
• Contribute to CETL programming and teaching and learning priorities.
• Collaborate with CETL, academic schools, and admin units to support goals.
• Stay current on trends in instructional design and educational technology.

Skills

Instructional design

Canvas proficiency

ADA/WCAG accessibility

Course quality assessment

Communication skills

Project management

RSI/Regulated interaction knowledge

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Canvas Administrator-level certification

Experience with Canvas Outcomes/Analytics

QM/OLC certification

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Notre Dame de Namur University is seeking an Instructional Designer for Canvas systems and course quality within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The role blends pedagogical expertise with technical fluency in Canvas to support faculty from concept through ongoing quality improvement.

The position emphasizes RSI, ADA accessibility, and credit-hour alignment, collaborating across CETL and academic units to advance teaching excellence and accessible learning experiences.