Instructional Designer: Online Learning & AI Innovation

University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement match 7.20%

Paid leave

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for an Instructional Designer to advance teaching and learning through evidence-based pedagogy, Canvas-based courses, and accessible online education. You will collaborate with CETL and campus partners to build training, resources, and programs that enhance student success across modalities.

The role emphasizes equity, universal design, and applying AI thoughtfully in higher education, with opportunities to design curricula, services, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with instructional software, learning management systems/digital learning environments, online course delivery methods, and other instructional and learning technologies.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on and integration within higher education.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies.
• Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness.
• Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online.
• Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met.
• Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods.
• Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums.
• Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities.
• Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning.
• Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS experience

Online teaching

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas

Screen recording tools

Job description

University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for an Instructional Designer to advance teaching and learning through evidence-based pedagogy, Canvas-based courses, and accessible online education. You will collaborate with CETL and campus partners to build training, resources, and programs that enhance student success across modalities.

The role emphasizes equity, universal design, and applying AI thoughtfully in higher education, with opportunities to design curricula, services, and