Instructional Designer/Technologist II

Davita Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Instructional Designer/Technologist II to manage and innovate in instructional design projects. The role involves collaboration with faculty to enhance learning experiences and ensure successful course delivery in line with current educational strategies. This position requires a commitment to student success and engagement across multiple disciplines while utilizing advanced instructional technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in Instructional Design & Technology.
• Strong knowledge of ISD methods and course design.
• Ability to manage complex projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large-scale instructional projects for student success.
• Engage with faculty on course delivery and design.
• Lead innovative projects in personalized and adaptive learning.

Skills

Project Management

Instructional Design

Data Analysis

Technology Integration

Education

Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Technology or related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Learning Analytics Tools

Instructional Technologies

Job description

Instructional Designer/Technologist II

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule upon completion of training and at the discretion of leadership, in alignment with the School of Professional Studies' current telework policy.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Must reside within a 100-mile radius of the main campus by the position's start date

Please note: this position does not involve teaching or research responsibilities.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
• When applying, please include complete contact information for two references, both of whom should be current or former supervisors.
  
  

Position Information

General Information

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, combining both in-person and remote/telework options. The employee must be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, during scheduled work hours. This is a national search; however, the selected candidate must reside within 100 miles of campus prior to the start of employment.

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) reports to the division of Academic Affairs, under the leadership of the Associate Provost. The School of Professional Studies works collaboratively with departments, colleges, and academic support units to ensure integrated partnerships for enrollment growth, student success, and faculty effectiveness in teaching.

Position Number	003963
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Instructional Designer/Technologist II
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	School of Professional Studies
Work Location	Kennedy
Salary Range	$62,115 - $86,767
Primary Purpose of Department
Primary Purpose of Position	The Instructional Designer/Technologist manages large scale instructional innovation projects such as the University Quality Enhancement Plan for Math Pathways and other college course redesign initiatives from initiation through design and development and implementation. In addition, this role is largely involved in the foundational setting, growth, and implementation of AI Across the Curriculum through faculty development initiatives at large. These projects are mission critical and directly related to student success in areas of high need to shorten time to degree and reduce DFW rates. This essential position will collaborate with faculty and other instructional staff in building out mass scale course projects for the university and for the UNC system partner universities, including development of content, curriculum structure, and instructional technique. Specifically, the position provides project oversight and coordination across multiple departments and units, including faculty, other instructional designers/technologists, stakeholders from leadership in partner units at the university and other UNC schools, graduate assistants, working as a team for design, development, revision, management, and scaling up of innovation projects. Instructional in nature, these duties are associated with the regular academic and educational experiences provided by the university, are uniquely supportive of those academic and educational experiences, and involve significant and independent interaction with participants in the university's instructional and educational program. This is an advanced role in an Instructional Design and Technology position to plan, design, and implement academic technology and/or innovative approaches that directly support faculty effectiveness in instructional design and delivery for student success. This position requires an advanced degree in a teaching or instructional design related field and teaching experience in higher education. Given the need to continually advance and promote the use of mixed teaching methodologies that incorporate the use of technology to not only enhance traditional classroom-based instruction but also broaden the basis for online and blended/hybrid courses, this position involves engaging with faculty, departments, and partner units across the university in multiple ways for course design and delivery, implementation and evaluation.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	This position provides project management, oversight, and coordination across multiple departments and units, working as a team for design, development, revision, management, and scaling up of multiple large-scale course redesign learning projects. This will include planning and coordination for these strategic initiatives, supporting and fostering learning innovation, promoting systems thinking and design thinking for faculty and student success, leading the design and redesign of learning environments and instructional systems. The work involves a highly complex chain of functions requiring strong consultancy skills in fostering change and the ability to execute and deliver results. The position requires that a substantial proportion of the work commitment is devoted to instructional activities and the direction of educational/academic supportive activities. The Instructional Designer/Technologist position is an advanced role for digital innovation and strategic projects in personalized and adaptive learning. The position includes functions on curriculum development, implementation and support; educational technology management; data analytics, faculty development and performance support, and capacity building and stakeholder engagement. As such, the position requires significant project management skills for strategic instructional initiatives, architecting the use and support of instructional technology, functioning as data learning analyst, and acting as pedagogical consultant for learning innovation, particularly with personalized and adaptive learning and other innovative approaches for faculty and student success. The ID/T position also requires advanced skills in consultation, support, and training for technology-based instructional systems as well as providing expertise in the use of academic technologies, instructional design, and best practices in teaching and learning. This will include planning, implementing, promoting, managing and evaluating the changes associated with learning environments and instructional systems. The position requires that a substantial proportion of the work commitment is devoted to instructional activities and the direction of educational/academic supportive activities for student success. Please see the Center for Teaching and Learning website at https://teaching.charlotte.edu and the full job description at https://teaching.charlotte.edu/about-ctl/idt2-2025/
Minimum Education/Experience	Requires a minimum of a Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional Design & Technology, Learning Design & Technology, or a comparable field; doctorate preferred. Must have at least 4 years of related experience in a comparable role in Instructional Design & Technology in Higher Education specifically. Must have the ability to manage complex projects with different stakeholders. A strong knowledge of instructional systems design (ISD) methods, instructional strategies and methodologies, course design (face-to-face, hybrid, and online), instructional technologies, media selection/design, evaluation, learner analysis, learning theory. Must have knowledge regarding the appropriate hard and soft technologies and their applications used in redesign of courses for blended learning environments. Experience with academic enterprise instructional technologies required. Strong knowledge of scholarship of teaching and learning and research design in the social sciences required. Ability to use analytics tools for qualitative/quantitative analysis, data visualization, and learner analytics required. Ability to provide constructive feedback and to work in a team-oriented environment required. Must have the ability to organize programs, project plans, and documents responsive to stakeholder needs and goals. Exceptional communications skills are required, in both writing and public speaking/presentation. Must be confident in leading instruction or instructional programming.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Doctorate preferred in closely related field. Classroom teaching or training experience preferred. College teaching preferred. Experience providing support to faculty, trainers, or curriculum developers is desired. 5-9 years of experience in higher educational setting preferred. Experience in conducting educational research, including quantitative and qualitative research skills preferred. Project management certification preferred. Learning analytics certification preferred. Experience with national, international, government academic grants.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Project Management Certification Learning Analytics Certification
Special Notes to Applicants	This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule upon completion of training and at the discretion of leadership, in alignment with the School of Professional Studies' current telework policy. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. Must reside within a 100-mile radius of the main campus by the position's start date Please note: this position does not involve teaching or research responsibilities. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ When applying, please include complete contact information for two references, both of whom should be current or former supervisors.
Posting Open Date	06/04/2025
Posting Close Date	06/22/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	08/04/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   
   
   
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   Where did you learn about this posting?
   

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3. *
   Do you have a master's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional Design & Technology, Learning Design & Technology, or a comparable field?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   


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   Do you possess at least 4 years of experience in a comparable Instructional Design & Technology role, specifically within Higher Education?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents

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1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae


2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest


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