Instructional Designer

Tuskegee

Tuskegee (AL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

Tuskegee University’s TU Global Campus seeks an Instructional Designer to design, develop, revise, and improve online courses. The role reports to the Director of Teaching and Innovation and collaborates with faculty and subject-matter experts to create accessible, engaging online learning experiences.

The position maintains a course-development portfolio, adheres to instructional design standards, templates, accessibility, and Quality Matters, coordinating with the Lead Instructional Designer

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, education, higher education, or a closely related field.
At least two years of professional instructional design experience, preferably in higher education, including experience designing and developing online courses.
Demonstrated experience working with faculty or subject-matter experts through the course-design and development process.
Demonstrated experience designing and building courses in Canvas or a comparable learning management system.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned course-development projects from initial consultation through completion, meeting established timelines, deliverables, and review requirements.
Maintain an active course-development portfolio and provide regular updates on project progress, anticipated completion, and identified concerns.
Apply established instructional design workflows, templates, documentation, and project-management practices consistently across assigned projects.
Coordinate effectively with faculty, subject-matter experts, the Lead Instructional Designer, and other appropriate partners throughout the course-development process.
Identify and communicate course-development, faculty preparation, technology, accessibility, or readiness concerns that may affect assigned projects.

Job description

Applicant Documents

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application
Resume/CV
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Position Information

Position Title

Instructional Designer

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer supports the design, development, revision, and continuous improvement of online courses offered through TU Global Campus. Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Innovation, the Instructional Designer works directly with faculty and subject-matter experts to develop high-quality, accessible, engaging, and effective online learning experiences.

The Instructional Designer maintains an active course-development portfolio and applies established instructional design standards, course templates, accessibility practices, and Quality Matters standards throughout the development process. Working in coordination with the Lead Instructional Designer, the position supports consistent course design, development timelines, quality review, and continuous improvement across TU Global courses.

Manage assigned course-development projects from initial consultation through completion, meeting established timelines, deliverables, and review requirements.
Maintain an active course-development portfolio and provide regular updates on project progress, anticipated completion, and identified concerns.
Apply established instructional design workflows, templates, documentation, and project-management practices consistently across assigned projects.
Coordinate effectively with faculty, subject-matter experts, the Lead Instructional Designer, and other appropriate partners throughout the course-development process.
Identify and communicate course-development, faculty preparation, technology, accessibility, or readiness concerns that may affect assigned projects.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, education, higher
education, or a closely related field.
At least two years of professional instructional design experience, preferably in higher education, including experience designing and developing online courses.
Demonstrated experience working with faculty or subject-matter experts through the course-design and development process.
Demonstrated experience designing and building courses in Canvas or a comparable learning management system.

Physical Demands

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of instructional design models, adult learning, online pedagogy, course mapping, learning outcomes, assessment design, student engagement, and effective online learning practices.
Knowledge of accessibility and universal design practices applicable to online courses, documents, multimedia, assessments, and learning technologies.

Skills

Strong collaboration, consultation, communication, problem-solving, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability

Ability to design, develop, and evaluate online courses in Canvas and effectively apply instructional technologies.
Ability to provide clear, respectful, and actionable guidance to faculty while recognizing faculty subject-matter expertise and academic authority.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

* Do you have a master's degree from an accredited institution in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, education, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have at least two years of professional instructional design experience?
- Yes
- No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents