Instructional Design Consultant

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton is seeking an Instructional Design Consultant to drive learning design across online, hybrid, and in-person programs. You will lead projects, partner with subject matter experts, and ensure engaging, accessible outcomes aligned with workforce readiness.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field and at least three years of experience, with strong knowledge of learning technologies and accessibility practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field and at least three years of related experience.
• Experience designing learning across online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead learning experience designer for projects from concept through implementation.
• Partner with SMEs, business partners, and stakeholders to identify goals and requirements.
• Design and develop learning experiences, assessments, and supporting resources.
• Evaluate learner characteristics, accessibility, and tech environments to choose effective approaches.
• Apply QA frameworks and copyright guidelines to ensure quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project quality and timelines.

Skills

Learning experience design

Project leadership

Accessibility standards

Educational technology

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration across teams

Learning analytics

Quality assurance

AI in learning design

Communication skills

Multimedia development

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Job description

Title: Instructional Design Consultant

Employee Classification: Instructional Design Cnsltnt

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Strategic Educational Alliance

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Strategic Educational Alliance

Department: UNT-SEA-VP-230000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $57,000–$67,000: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Division of Strategic Educational Alliances helps UNT pursue some of its most promising opportunities, the ones that emerge across traditional boundaries between academic disciplines, university units, employers, institutions, and communities. Through Executive and Professional Learning, we connect UNT’s expertise with professionals and organizations to create relevant learning opportunities that meet evolving workforce needs and prepare our students to be career ready on day one. We expand access and institutional reach through platforms like UNT Online and UNT Frisco. We leverage data to uncover emerging opportunities, and develop new models that prepare the university for what comes next. Being a part of our team means working across traditional boundaries to build meaningful outcomes, collaborating alongside talented partners, and helping to extend UNT’s reach, relevance, and impact across North Texas and beyond.

Position Overview

The Instructional Design Consultant within the Division of Strategic Educational Alliances serves as a strategic learning partner supporting the development of innovative professional, workforce, executive, and industry-aligned programs. As part of the university’s commitment to workforce-ready solutions, this position collaborates with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create engaging, accessible, and impactful learning experiences that support learner success, workforce readiness, and organizational objectives. The consultant leads projects through the full learning design lifecycle while promoting quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of online and professional learning initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field and three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of learning experience design principles and practices.
• Ability to translate organizational goals and learner needs into effective, outcome-driven learning solutions.
• Ability to consult with subject matter experts, business partners, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and recommend appropriate learning strategies.
• Experience designing and developing engaging learning experiences across online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery modalities.
• Strong project leadership and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects with accelerated timelines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of learning and development environments that support career growth, workforce readiness, and continuing education.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and design practices for learning experiences.
• Understanding of copyright, fair use, and intellectual property considerations in educational and training environments.
• Experience applying quality assurance standards and continuous improvement practices to learning projects.
• Proficiency in learning technologies, multimedia development tools, and educational technology platforms.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies to enhance learning design and learner engagement.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make evidence-based recommendations to improve learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and experience in designing executive, professional, workforce, or continuing education programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, apply accessibility and quality standards, and utilize learning technologies and emerging tools to create effective learning experiences.
• Experience with learning analytics, continuous improvement, and project management.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Service as lead learning experience designer for learning projects, guiding them from concept through implementation.
• Partner with subject matter experts, business partners, and stakeholders to identify learning goals, project requirements, and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Design and develop impactful learning experiences, assessments, credentialing programs, and supporting resources that advance learner success, workforce development, and organizational goals.
• Evaluate learner characteristics, business requirements, accessibility considerations, technical environments, project constraints, and available resources to determine the most effective learning approaches and technologies.
• Apply learning design best practices, accessibility standards, quality assurance frameworks, copyright and fair use guidelines, and emerging technologies to enhance learning effectiveness and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, maintain project quality standards, support successful implementation, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate project planning activities, monitor timelines, coordinate deliverables, and communicate progress with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

This position operates under a hybrid work model with additional on-campus attendance as necessary to support stakeholder meetings, project collaboration, team activities, training events, and other business needs.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.