Instructional Designer

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

Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer at Curry College partners with faculty, academic departments, and campus stakeholders to design, develop, and enhance high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. This role supports excellence in teaching and learning through course design, instructional technology integration, online and hybrid course development, accessibility practices, and faculty development initiatives.

The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with faculty to apply evidence-based instructional strategies that promote student engagement, belonging, retention, and academic success. In keeping with Curry College's distinctive commitment to supporting students with diverse learning profiles, including those served through the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), the Instructional Designer plays a key role in advancing course design practices that are accessible, flexible, and responsive to a range of learners. The position also contributes to institutional priorities related to innovation, assessment, accreditation, and student-centered learning.

Essential Functions

1. Instructional Design & Curriculum Design

• Partner with faculty to design and revise online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses using instructional design best practices.
• Support the development of engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning materials aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Apply learning science, Universal Design for Learning (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.

2. Faculty Support & Professional Development

• Provide one-on-one consultation and instructional coaching to faculty.
• Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities related to teaching and learning.
• 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.

3. Learning Technologies

• Support the effective use of the College's learning management system (Canvas) and related educational technologies.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and Academic Affairs to evaluate and implement instructional tools and platforms.
• Troubleshoot instructional technology issues and provide guidance on best practices.
• Plan for and respond to emerging instructional technologies, including the responsible integration of generative AI into teaching, learning, and assessment; support faculty in developing AI-aware course design and academic integrity practices.

4. Assessment, Accessibility, & Compliance

• Work with the Office of Accessibility Services to ensure digital course materials meet accessibility standards and support equitable learning experiences.
• Assist with course review processes and quality assurance initiatives.
• Support assessment and accreditation efforts through documentation, reporting, and instructional alignment.
• Maintain awareness of FERPA, copyright, accessibility, Title IX considerations in course design, state authorization (SARA) requirements for online programs, and other relevant higher education compliance standards.

5. Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as a collaborative partner across Academic Affairs and other campus departments.
• Participate in institutional committees and strategic initiatives related to teaching, learning, and student success.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting retention, persistence, and equitable student outcomes.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Faculty Center's service model and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.

Essential Characteristics

Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:

• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Expresses oneself clearly, purposefully and effectively both written and verbal context.
• Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects
• Effective collaborator.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education instructional design or faculty development.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Universal Design for Learning).
• Experience supporting assessment, accreditation, or curriculum review processes.
• Knowledge of multimedia development tools, video creation, and digital content design.
• Experience using data and assessment results to improve learning outcomes.

Salary Range

$70,000 to $75,000

Additional Information

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez, Ed.D, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Interim Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator: Office 121, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2394, [e-mail]

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: [e-mail].