Instructional Designer

Northern State University; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University seeks a collaborative instructional designer to lead design initiatives and coordinate CETL operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The role focuses on helping NSU faculty leverage our e-learning mission to enhance teaching across modalities, including on campus, online, and HyFlex, while ensuring quality and innovation in pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with instructional design and pedagogy for multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional design initiatives across modalities (on campus, online, HyFlex).
• Coordinate CETL operations and program activities for faculty support.
• Consult with faculty on course design, technology integration, and assessments.
• Lead QA Review processes for online and HyFlex courses.
• Share research in teaching and learning through CETL communications.

Skills

Pedagogy

LMS

Instructional Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Designer

Northern State University

Posting Number: NFE02966P

DepartmentL: NSU-Graduate School

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Position Summary

Northern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-supportprofessional to lead instructional design initiatives andcoordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching andlearning.

A key priority is helping NSU faculty leverage Northern's uniquee-learning mission to enhance teaching andlearning across allmodalities, including on campus, online, and HyFlex.

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty Support & Instructional Design
• Guide course development and improvement across all modalities(on campus, online, and HyFlex) using best practices ininstructional and universal design.
• Lead the Quality Assurance Review process for online and HyFlexcourses.
• Consult with faculty on course design, technology integration,experiential learning, and digital tools.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and federalregulations in coordination with Online Learning and ContinuingEducation. Leadership in Pedagogy
• Champion experiential learning and support faculty in adoptingnew technologies, expanding student engagement, and redesigningassessments to support student learning outcomes.
• Design and deliver trainings, including creatingmicro-credentials for online and HyFlex instruction.
• Share research in teaching and learning, assessment, teachinginnovations, and student success through CETL communications andstrategic initiatives. CETL Program Coordination
• Manage CETL events, trainings, communications, and day-to-dayoperations.
• Supervise CETL graduate assistant and technology fellow.Represent NSU in SDBOR and COPLAC teaching networks and coordinatefaculty mentoring efforts.

Knowledge of

• Pedagogy, learning management systems, learning theories,technologies and computer software.

Skill & Ability to

Communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, collaborateacross faculty of various ranks and disciplines, prioritize dailytasks while advancing long-term goals, host events and trainings,organize an office and manage student employees, and maintaindetailed records.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degreerequired. Master's degree preferred. Degree in instructionaldesign, technology, pedagogy, education, preferred.

Posting Information

Posting Date: 02/04/2026

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 02/18/2026

Advertised Salary: DOE

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