Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Johnson & Wales University; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Educational assistance

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University seeks an Instructional Design & Technology Specialist to enhance teaching through design principles and instructional technology. The role collaborates with faculty to develop courses, delivers faculty development, and supports LMS and media tools to meet learning outcomes.

The position focuses on hybrid/online formats, requires a master's degree and experience with AI tools in education, and is based in Providence, RI.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience with instructional design and LMS in education.
• Experience with AI tools in course design.
• Experience supporting hybrid/online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supports course development and training across delivery formats.
• Collaborates with faculty to design/revise courses to meet standards.
• Delivers faculty development on instructional technologies.
• Consults with faculty on tech and strategies to meet learning outcomes.
• Supports LMS, media tools, and teaching technologies.
• Monitors course quality, deadlines, and learning outcomes.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning management systems

Faculty support

Technology integration in teaching

AI in course design

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Job no: 11180
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Instructional Design & Technology, Calendar Year (12-Month), Hybrid

Summary

Works collaboratively with members of the department, faculty, and academics to enhance teaching and learning through the effective integration of instructional design principles and instructional technology

Essential Job Functions

• Supports course development, offers training, and maintains the quality and effectiveness of instructional strategies across various delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses
• Collaborates with faculty to design and develop new courses and revise existing ones, maintaining they meet university standards and learning outcomes
• Develops and delivers faculty development in the effective application of instructional technologies and instructional design principles
• Consults with faculty and other department staff on the identification and implementation of appropriate technology and instructional strategies to meet student learning outcomes
• Troubleshoots and resolves matters related to instructional technologies for faculty and staff
• Provides support to faculty for the learning management system, media tools, and other technologies for teaching
• Identifies and assists in implementing innovative and effective learning techniques
• Builds master course shells in the learning management system
• Monitors online courses to confirm they meet quality standards and deadlines
• Stays abreast of new technologies and strategies related to the implementation of instructional technologies and provides analysis and recommendations for improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in instructional design, learning management systems, faculty support, integrating technology into teaching in an educational setting or other related experience
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in course design and instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blackboard Ultra

Compensation

$65,000/annualized

Benefits

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please Note

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled