Learning Designer: Inclusive Course Design Leader

University-of-Main; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Learning Designer to join the Center for Academic Innovation. This role partners with faculty to design engaging, accessible courses across online, blended, and face-to-face formats.

The position leads Title II digital accessibility initiatives, develops training resources, and supports instructional technology. It also includes faculty development and ongoing professional growth opportunities on campus in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in education, instructional design, learning science, or related field.
• Experience designing online and blended courses in higher education.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to design, develop, and improve high-quality courses and programs.
• Consult on instructional strategies, course redesign, and innovative teaching practices.
• Apply instructional design best practices and quality standards for online/blended courses.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning theory

Course development

Educational technologies

Digital accessibility

Communication

Project management

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Learning Designer to join the Center for Academic Innovation. This role partners with faculty to design engaging, accessible courses across online, blended, and face-to-face formats.

The position leads Title II digital accessibility initiatives, develops training resources, and supports instructional technology. It also includes faculty development and ongoing professional growth opportunities on campus in