Instructional Designer

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a collaborative Instructional Designer to join its expanding Instructional Innovation Team. The role focuses on improving course design, teaching, and student success across online, hybrid, and on-campus modalities, with emphasis on research-based instructional design practices and accessibility.

The position will work with faculty and campus partners to develop and redesign courses, create effective learning materials, and support faculty on innovative education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in higher education and course redesign is preferred.
• Familiarity with backward design, UDL, and Quality Matters is desirable.
• Experience using data to inform design decisions (training provided if needed).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to redesign courses using established instructional design best practices.
• Consult with faculty to identify instructional needs and translate expertise into learning experiences.
• Support design of learning materials, assessments, and activities aligned with course goals.
• Apply course design principles to support student success across modalities (online, hybrid, on-campus).
• Assist with course builds, revisions, and troubleshooting in Canvas.
• Evaluate and recommend instructional technologies based on goals, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Manage instructional design projects and coordinate timelines with colleagues.

Skills

Higher education experience

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Profile:

Instructional Technologist 2

Job Family:

Instructional Design and Technology

Time Type:

Full time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Assesses, designs, implements, and provides instructional design support for in one or more units to develop resources and materials to support teaching and learning.

Job Description:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is expanding its Instructional Innovation Team and is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join the team. This position supports college-wide efforts to improve course design, teaching and learning, and student success across a wide range of disciplines and instructional modalities, including immersion (on-campus), online, and hybrid courses. As the team continues to grow its capacity to support faculty and student success initiatives across The College, the Instructional Designer will work alongside other instructional designers and campus partners on a diverse portfolio of projects. Work may include targeted course improvements, faculty consultation, instructional technology implementation, and more comprehensive course redesign, with some opportunities to contribute to new course development. Working in partnership with faculty, instructional designers, and campus partners, this role applies research-based instructional design practices to enhance the clarity, alignment, accessibility, and effectiveness of learning experiences. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Position Salary Range:

$65,000 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Collaborates with faculty and instructional partners to redesign and improve courses using established instructional design best practices.
• Consults with faculty to identify instructional needs, explore potential solutions, and translate disciplinary expertise into effective learning experiences.
• Supports the design and development of instructionally sound learning materials, assessments, and learning activities aligned with course goals and learning outcomes.
• Applies principles of effective course design that support student success across modalities, including online and immersion formats.
• Assists faculty in refining learning objectives and aligning content, activities, and assessments.
• Provides instructional design consultation and implementation support for courses identified through college-level instructional innovation and student success initiatives.
• Manages assigned instructional design projects and priorities, communicates progress and potential barriers, and coordinates timelines with faculty and Instructional Innovation Team colleagues.
• Utilizes and supports the Canvas learning management system; assists with course builds, revisions, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Evaluates and recommends instructional technologies based on learning goals, faculty needs, student experience, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Collaborates with colleagues across The College, academic units, and central partners (e.g., EdPlus, Enterprise Technology) as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains instructional design resources, templates, documentation, and guidelines.
• Contributes to quality assurance, accessibility review, and continuous improvement of course materials.
• Remains current on instructional design best practices, learning theories, and higher education trends.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience supporting course redesign or large-enrollment courses.
• Familiarity with instructional design frameworks (e.g., backward design, UDL, Quality Matters).
• Experience working with instructional technologies beyond an LMS (e.g., discussion platforms, assessment tools).
• Experience consulting or collaborating with faculty or subject matter experts to identify instructional needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• Experience using data or course performance information to inform design decisions (training provided if needed).

Working Environment:

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting. The position requires extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and use of a computer workstation or laptop. Periodic standing and walking may be required to attend meetings or collaborate with colleagues. The role may involve occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of materials up to 20 pounds. The ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear is required to perform essential job functions. Regular activities require the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and resolve competing demands in a collaborative work environment. The position involves regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), telephone, printer, copier, and associated technology peripherals.

Department Statement:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College) is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions. This position provides an opportunity to exercise initiative, work with very diverse populations and enhance leadership skills. The College offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any school at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, The College offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines - from science and math to languages and philosophy - that few other colleges and universities can provide. The College has 90+ undergraduate majors and 140+ graduate degrees housed in 23 interdisciplinary schools and departments. The College is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.