Lead Instructional Designer for Online & Hybrid Learning (Remote)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks an Instructional Designer & Developer for Digital Learning to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate high-quality online and hybrid courses. You will lead instructional design projects with UTK faculty and GTAs to expand online offerings beyond the Knoxville campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration, development of assessments, and staying current with online teaching practices and educational technology, including AI applications in higher education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in online teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Knowledge of instructional design models and development methods.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and educational theories.
• Knowledge of universal design principles (UDL) and accessibility standards.
• High proficiency in a modern LMS, such as Canvas.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to apply quality course standards to online instruction.
• Ability to analyze instruction and make development decisions.
• Ability to design and develop online and hybrid courses.
• Knowledge of AI and its applications in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and other instructional design team members to develop courses in line with the university's Engaged Online Course Initiative.
• Manage instructional design projects to support complete development of individual courses and program development.
• Independently consult with individual faculty as well as instructional staff across the university to support effective use and implementation of best practices in online teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment tools to effectively evaluate programming and assist faculty in examining their teaching to make continuous improvements.
• Engage in professional development activities related to online and hybrid teaching and learning, instructional design, and educational technology.

Skills

Best practices in online teaching

Instructional design models

Pedagogy and educational theories

UDL and accessibility

Canvas LMS

Written communication

Quality course standards

Instructional analysis

Online and hybrid course design

Digital multimedia assets (video/GRAPH

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or Doctoral in instructional design/online education/education technology

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks an Instructional Designer & Developer for Digital Learning to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate high-quality online and hybrid courses. You will lead instructional design projects with UTK faculty and GTAs to expand online offerings beyond the Knoxville campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration, development of assessments, and staying current with online teaching practices and educational technology, including AI applications in higher education.