Sr Instructional Designer- AI Enhanced Learning

University of Houston System

$80K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent training in a relevant field preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of directly related experience required.
  • Strong expertise in instructional design and AI integration.
  • Experience collaborating with faculty on innovative learning experiences.
  • Proficiency in evaluating and recommending educational technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver AI-enhanced workshops and training for faculty and staff.
  • Serve as the primary expert in AI instructional design and pedagogy.
  • Evaluate and recommend new AI-driven educational tools and platforms.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues related to AI and learning technologies.
  • Train faculty on new AI-enabled instructional technologies and oversee support staff.
  • Develop innovative teaching experiences in collaboration with faculty.
  • Represent the University at conferences focused on instructional design and AI.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape instructional innovation at a major university.
  • Direct partnership with faculty in a high-impact educational environment.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge AI technologies in education.
  • Collaboration with other instructional designers across multiple campuses.
  • Professional development opportunities through conferences and workshops.
Full Job Description
Department: Education Innovation & Tech Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Description:

This position is 100% On-Site located at the University of Houston.

Provides advanced instructional design expertise with a strong emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and course development. Partners with faculty to design high-quality, innovative learning experiences that leverage AI tools, generative technologies, and data-informed pedagogy. Leads university-wide initiatives that expand the use of AI-enabled instructional technologies, supports faculty adoption of emerging tools, and supervises staff engaged in instructional innovation.

1. Design, develop, and deliver AI-enhanced training, workshops, and seminars for faculty and staff, including support for responsible and effective integration of AI into instructional practices.
2. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for instructional design with AI, providing consultation on pedagogical models, course redesign, AI-supported assessment, and emerging technologies.
3. Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new AI-driven educational tools and platforms; participate in procurement and implementation decision-making for academic technologies.
4. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues related to AI platforms, learning technologies, and digital learning environments.
5. Train faculty on new academic software and AI-enabled instructional technologies and directs the work of graduate assistants supporting instructional technology and course design.
6. Research and collaborate with faculty to develop innovative teaching experiences, including AI-supported content creation, adaptive learning models, and automation of instructional tasks where appropriate.
7. Represent the University at conferences and events focused on instructional design, learning innovation, and artificial intelligence in higher education.
8. Collaborate with instructional designers across the University of Houston System to advance AI-aligned instructional practices and resources.
9. Provide leadership in system-wide instructional design meetings, contributing expertise on AI integration and learning technology strategy.
10. Coordinate University-wide projects and initiatives that expand the use of AI in teaching, learning, and instructional technology.
11. Perform other job-related duties as required, projects and initiatives. 12. Perform other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education: Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

Experience in higher education preferred.
The following documents are required:
• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you before contacting any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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