Instructional AI Content Designer

The Instructional AI Content Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and packaging educational materials for the UTD/Uplift: Future Ready AI Collaborative, funded through a Department of Education grant. This role focuses on translating high‑level AI and technology concepts into accessible, deliverable content libraries for both K–12 and post‑secondary learners.

The designer collaborates closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), including faculty and industry Single Points of Contact (SPOCs), to curate, standardize, and package instructional assets for broad implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Content Library Development: Design and maintain a centralized content library that houses AI literacy modules, case studies, and stackable micro‑credential assets.
• Faculty and Industry Collaboration: Lead recurring “content‑mining” sessions with faculty and industry partners to capture specialized expertise and transform it into structured lesson plans or digital learning packages.
• Content Package Delivery: Ensure all content is fully formatted, polished, and ready for deployment across the Uplift Education network and for use by UT Dallas students.
• Quality Assurance: Review all project materials to ensure brand consistency, pedagogical effectiveness, and alignment with the grant’s AI literacy objectives.
• Multi‑Modal Content Creation: Develop a wide range of content formats, including short‑form videos, interactive PDFs, and digital question banks to support test preparation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, education, communications, information technology, curriculum design or related field; three to five years experience in course design, curriculum design or e-learning, preferably in higher education; experience with graphic and multimedia authoring software and Web site design software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Previous experience building “content‑as‑a‑service” packages or digital libraries.
• Strong copy‑editing skills and experience with AP Style or academic branding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in content management systems and digital design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).
• Experience collaborating with faculty or technical experts to simplify complex topics.
• Knowledge of AI literacy, data analytics, or educational technology trends.

Interested applicants must apply at https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/31308

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person