Instructional Designer – Hybrid & Online Learning

Young Harris College; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Harris College seeks an Instructional Designer to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of classroom, online, and hybrid courses on campus. The role partners with faculty to enhance teaching through sound pedagogy and instructional technologies that boost engagement and outcomes.

The position oversees LMS use, supports online course delivery, and collaborates with academic leadership and IT to align instructional technology with the college’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing online, in-person, or hybrid courses in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design frameworks and online pedagogy.
• Experience applying accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (Moodle preferred).
• Proven ability to partner with faculty and academic leadership to advance teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters or other QA frameworks for online learning.
• Commitment to academic integrity through technologies and course design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise classroom, online, and hybrid course materials, aligning objectives with instructional technologies.
• Coordinate the proposal, development, review, and evaluation of online courses with the Dean of Dual Enrollment & Distance Learning.
• Plan and deliver training for faculty on instructional technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Serve as primary resource for faculty on LMS usage and digital tools.
• Develop and maintain online training materials to support faculty use of educational technologies.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging instructional technologies, including AI, to enhance course design.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure LMS reliability and effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design

Pedagogical theory

Accessibility/UDL

Communication

Collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design/educational technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Young Harris College seeks an Instructional Designer to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of classroom, online, and hybrid courses on campus. The role partners with faculty to enhance teaching through sound pedagogy and instructional technologies that boost engagement and outcomes.

The position oversees LMS use, supports online course delivery, and collaborates with academic leadership and IT to align instructional technology with the college’s mission.