Temporary Instructional Designer

Fayetteville State University

• $83K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field such as Instructional Design or Educational Technology.
  • Minimum three years of instructional design experience in higher education.
  • Proficient with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace).
  • Experience integrating multimedia and instructional technologies into course design.
  • Knowledge of instructional-design theories and adult-learning principles.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct instructional design and faculty development aligned with Title III goals.
  • Consult with faculty on course-quality standards and improvements.
  • Develop reusable design resources for course participants.
  • Support the implementation of an online faculty-certification pathway.
  • Document outcomes and services supported by Title III initiatives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with on-site attendance required.
  • Opportunity to work closely with faculty scholars and support professional development.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on instructional excellence.
  • Potential for involvement in grant-supported educational initiatives.
Full Job Description
Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:
Temporary Instructional Designer

Working Title:
Temporary Instructional Designer

Position Number:
SHGRNT

Full-time or Part-time:
Full Time

Time Limited Position:
Yes

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department:
Temporary Pools

Posting Number:
0402695

SHRA/EHRA:

Job Category:
Temporary

Hiring Range:
$40.00 - $45.00 Per Hour

Overall Position Competency:
Temporary

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Instructional Designer will perform instructional-design and faculty-development work directly tied to the Title III approved objectives, with a particular focus on Quality Matters professional development, faculty application of course-quality standards, online-course improvement, and documented instructional results.

The position will work with faculty participating in grant-supported professional development and with faculty scholars in the SoTL + AI Hub as assigned. The Instructional Designer will provide design consultation and follow-up support after grant-funded Quality Matters DYOC and IYOC offerings, develop reusable course-design resources for activity participants, support implementation of FSU's online faculty-certification pathway, and document the faculty, courses, services, and outcomes supported by Title III.

The position follows a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the campus and be available for regular on-site attendance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Design/Learning Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction with an appropriate concentration, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of three years of professional instructional design and course-development experience, preferably in higher education.
  • Experience using learning management systems (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems) for course design and development.
  • Experience incorporating instructional technologies, multimedia, and/or interactive learning resources into course design.


Knowledge skills and abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of instructional-design theories, models, methodologies, and evidence-based practices applicable to higher education.
  • Knowledge of adult-learning theory, online pedagogy, curriculum development, instructional alignment, and learner-centered course design.
  • Knowledge of developing measurable learning outcomes and aligning outcomes with instructional activities, learning materials, and assessments.
  • Knowledge of learning management systems and their application to effective course structure and learning design (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems).
  • Knowledge of digital course-authoring, multimedia, and interactive-content development tools (i.e., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia or comparable applications).
  • Knowledge of emerging instructional technologies and the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence in course design, instructional development, assessment, and learning activities (i.e., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or comparable applications).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five or more years of professional instructional-design experience, particularly in higher education.
  • Demonstrated experience with recognized course-quality standards and formal course-review processes (i.e., Quality Matters, OSCQR or comparable frameworks).
  • Quality-assurance or course-review credentials (i.e., Quality Matters APPQMR, Peer Reviewer or comparable credentials).
  • Experience preparing courses for internal or external quality review.
  • Advanced experience with learning management systems (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems).
  • Experience with digital course-authoring and multimedia-development applications (i.e., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia or comparable tools).
  • Experience supporting the development or expansion of fully online academic programs.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Other Information:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Quick Link
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29447

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