Instructional Designer

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville, FL, invites applications for an Instructional Designer to support online course development and faculty development on campus.

You will design, develop, and improve engaging, accessible, technology-enhanced courses, collaborating with faculty and campus partners while applying instructional design principles and learning theory.

Qualifications

• Apply instructional design principles, learning theory, and research-informed teaching.
• Develop online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced courses and digital materials.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive-design practices.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and other instructional technologies used in higher education.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Excellent consultation, facilitation, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Preferred qualifications include instructional design experience in higher education and QM standards or a comparable course-quality framework.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty on course and program design, instructional strategies, assessments, student engagement, accessibility, and effective use of instructional technologies.
• Apply learning theory, instructional design models, accessibility standards, and research-informed practices to online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
• Guide faculty through course-development and revision processes, including organizing content, aligning learning outcomes with activities and assessments, and creating clear and consistent learning experiences.
• Review courses using university-approved quality standards and rubrics and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop instructional materials, templates, guides, and other faculty resources.
• Design and facilitate consultations, workshops, and faculty development programs on course design, teaching, accessibility, course quality, and instructional technology.
• Collaborate with OTL colleagues and campus partners on teaching and learning initiatives. Maintain current knowledge of emerging practices and technologies relevant to higher education and evaluate their appropriate use.
• Interprets and applies university policies, standards, and procedures and recommends revisions to practices and procedures as appropriate.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of OTL programs, resources, procedures, and course-quality initiatives.
• Utilizes university systems to support assigned functions, including access to student and faculty information, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with institutional polices and applicable laws.

Skills

Instructional design principles

Learning theory

Consultation

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Canvas LMS

Instructional technologies

Project management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Quality Matters (QM)

Job description

Department

Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL), Online Course Development

Compensation

$56,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Instructional Designer in the Office of Teaching and Learning collaborates with faculty and other subject matter experts to design, develop, and improve effective, engaging, accessible, and technology-enhanced learning experiences. The position supports the design and delivery of online courses and contributes to faculty development and institutional course-quality initiatives. This is an on-campus position.

Job Function

• Consult with faculty on course and program design, instructional strategies, assessment, student engagement, accessibility, and the effective use of instructional technologies.
• Apply learning theory, instructional design models, accessibility standards, and research-informed practices to the development and improvement of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
• Guide faculty through course-development and revision processes, including organizing content, aligning learning outcomes with activities and assessments, and creating clear and consistent learning experiences.
• Review courses using university-approved quality standards and rubrics and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop instructional materials, templates, guides, and other faculty resources.
• Design and facilitate consultations, workshops, and faculty development programs on course design, teaching, accessibility, course quality, and instructional technology.
• Collaborate with OTL colleagues and campus partners on teaching and learning initiatives. Maintain current knowledge of emerging practices and technologies relevant to higher education and evaluate their appropriate use.
• Interprets and applies university policies, standards, and procedures and recommends revisions to practices and procedures as appropriate.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of OTL programs, resources, procedures, and course-quality initiatives.
• Utilizes university systems to support assigned functions, including access to student and faculty information, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with institutional polices and applicable laws.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.

Supervision Received

General supervision. The incumbent independently manages a variety of complex responsibilities within established guidelines, exercises professional judgment while work is in process, and receives direction on new assignments and institutional priorities.

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Required Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Required Qualifications and Experience

Experience applying instructional design principles, learning theory, and research-informed teaching practices to course design and development. Experience developing or improving online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced courses and digital instructional materials. Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive-design practices. Experience with a learning management system, preferably Canvas, and other instructional technologies used in higher education. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and campus partners. Excellent consultation, facilitation, interpersonal, and customer-service skills. Preferred qualifications include instructional design experience in higher education and experience with Quality Matters standards or a comparable course-quality framework.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.