Higher Education Instructional Designer & Faculty Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and enhance learning experiences across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. You will collaborate with faculty and PAL to apply evidence-based strategies, promote student engagement, and ensure accessibility across modalities.

The role supports Canvas use, learning technologies, and assessment alignment, with a focus on inclusive, flexible course design and ongoing professional development for faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instructional design, faculty support, online learning, or educational technology in higher education or a related setting.
• Experience designing online or hybrid learning experiences.
• Knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning theory.
• Experience using learning management systems, instructional technologies and pedagogical approaches to AI integration in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.

Responsibilities

• Design and revise online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses using instructional design best practices.
• Develop engaging, inclusive, accessible learning materials aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Apply learning science, UDL, and student-centered pedagogy to course development.
• Assist faculty in aligning assessments, assignments, instructional activities, and learning outcomes.
• Develop templates, guides, and standards for course quality and consistency.
• Collaborate on curriculum mapping and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide one-on-one consultation and instructional coaching to faculty.
• Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Support faculty adoption of instructional technologies and digital learning tools.
• Create resources and documentation to support effective teaching practices.
• Promote innovative and inclusive teaching approaches across the institution.
• Plan for and respond to emerging instructional technologies, including AI integration.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Project management

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Curry College is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and enhance learning experiences across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. You will collaborate with faculty and PAL to apply evidence-based strategies, promote student engagement, and ensure accessibility across modalities.

The role supports Canvas use, learning technologies, and assessment alignment, with a focus on inclusive, flexible course design and ongoing professional development for faculty.