Lead Instructional Designer for Academic Technology

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking a professional-level Instructional Designer III to join Academic Technology in Gainesville. The role oversees the design, development, and implementation of classroom and technology-based training programs, collaborating with SMEs and technical experts to deliver learning solutions.

You will lead large projects, guide cross-functional teams, and apply learning theories and educational technologies across multiple delivery

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of instructional design projects by applying established learning theories, pedagogical best practices, and innovative educational technologies across multiple delivery modalities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between faculty, stakeholders, and development teams by managing project communications, developing project documentation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality learning solutions.
• Supervise project workflows, timelines, and quality standards while training, mentoring, and guiding staff and student employees in instructional design methodologies, learning standards, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and self-direction by independently managing multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing competing demands, and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in instructional design, online learning, usability, and accessibility while representing the organization on strategic initiatives, committees, and high-impact projects.

Skills

Instructional design

Project leadership

Learning technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Florida's UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking a professional-level Instructional Designer III to join Academic Technology in Gainesville. The role oversees the design, development, and implementation of classroom and technology-based training programs, collaborating with SMEs and technical experts to deliver learning solutions.

You will lead large projects, guide cross-functional teams, and apply learning theories and educational technologies across multiple delivery