Emerging Tech Instructional Designer - On-Campus Innovation

Syracuse University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University, home of SU Global, is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist – Emerging Technologies to design and develop engaging online courses using AI and UX/UI principles. This on‑campus role blends pedagogy with frontier technologies in a dynamic, data‑driven environment.

You will partner with faculty and cross‑functional teams to create accessible learning experiences, evaluate and implement AI tools, and build institutional capacity through training and documentation in our LMS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of instructional design experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and applying UX/UI in digital learning.
• Experience with HTML formatting in LMS and accessibility adjustments.
• Familiarity with ADA, UDL, and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality online courses for diverse learners.
• Lead collaboration with faculty and cross-functional teams.
• Implement AI-driven workflows and innovative digital learning solutions.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance in all course materials.

Skills

Instructional design

UX/UI design

AI implementation

HTML in LMS

ADA/UDL accessibility

eLearning tooling

Course development

Education

Master’s degree in ID/UX/EdTech

Tools

Articulate Rise

PlayPosit

Blackboard

Job description

Syracuse University, home of SU Global, is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist – Emerging Technologies to design and develop engaging online courses using AI and UX/UI principles. This on‑campus role blends pedagogy with frontier technologies in a dynamic, data‑driven environment.

You will partner with faculty and cross‑functional teams to create accessible learning experiences, evaluate and implement AI tools, and build institutional capacity through training and documentation in our LMS