Lead Instructional Designer — Online Course Developer

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Instructional Designer III to collaborate with faculty and content experts to develop interactive online courses for complex credit and non-credit classes.

This role guides and manages course development projects while mentoring junior instructional designers, using online pedagogy and instructional technology tools to ensure high quality, accessible learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years or master’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of online pedagogy and instructional technology tools is required.
• Experience with course development and project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and content experts to develop interactive online courses for complex credit and non-credit classes.
• Guide and manage course development projects while mentoring junior instructional designers.
• Apply online pedagogy and instructional technology tools to ensure accessible, high-quality courses.
• Define course objectives, teaching methods, and assessments with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Blackboard Learn

Accessibility standards

Job description

The University of Alabama is hiring an Instructional Designer III to collaborate with faculty and content experts to develop interactive online courses for complex credit and non-credit classes.

This role guides and manages course development projects while mentoring junior instructional designers, using online pedagogy and instructional technology tools to ensure high quality, accessible learning experiences.