Instructional Designer & Faculty Development Lead (Remote)

Notre Dame de Namur University; Belmont (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame de Namur University is seeking an Instructional Designer- Educational Developer within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This remote/hybrid role partners with faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve high-quality courses using Canvas and evidence-based pedagogy.

The successful candidate will blend pedagogical expertise with technical fluency in Canvas, support RSI and accessibility standards, and contribute to CETL programs and institutional teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Advanced Canvas Administrator-level proficiency or certification.
• Experience with Canvas Outcomes and program-level assessment.
• Experience with Canvas Course Analytics or AI integrations within Canvas.
• QM or OLC certification.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, preferably in higher education.
• Working proficiency with Canvas LMS or a comparable LMS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and student-centered course design.
• Coaching or mentoring orientation toward colleague growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to design, develop, and revise courses using instructional design principles.
• Build and maintain course content, structure, and functionality within Canvas.
• Support faculty through consultations, training, and troubleshooting related to course design and Canvas functionality.
• Apply and promote course quality and accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG 2.1) and RSI alignment.
• Contribute to CETL programming, faculty development initiatives, and teaching priorities.
• Collaborate with CETL and academic units to support institutional goals.
• Stay current on trends, tools, and best practices in instructional design and educational technology.

Skills

Canvas LMS proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Inclusive design

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Advanced Canvas Administrator certification

QM or OLC certification

Tools

Canvas Admin tools

Canvas analytics

Job description

Notre Dame de Namur University is seeking an Instructional Designer- Educational Developer within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This remote/hybrid role partners with faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve high-quality courses using Canvas and evidence-based pedagogy.

The successful candidate will blend pedagogical expertise with technical fluency in Canvas, support RSI and accessibility standards, and contribute to CETL programs and institutional teaching