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Instructional Designer II
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
Instructional Designer II
Job Grade
IT22S
Division
Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution
College/Dept
ILCI
Department
ILCI Operations
Requisition Number
2026-00257
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
8-5 M-F
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
56,900 - 65,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
This position performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, and delivery of courses. This position provides subject matter experts (SMEs) with course design support in creating effective and engaging learning environments informed by desired learning outcomes. The role involves consulting with individuals from diverse disciplines to identify course goals and applicable evidence-based instructional strategies. An area of focus will be the integration of innovative online and technology-enhanced course components to enhance learning across different delivery modes. The position will also provide pedagogical training/tutorials/tools/templates to course developers regarding topics related to online teaching, the Canvas LMS, course design, and integration of instructional technology. This position researches instructional design theories and new academic technologies/tools for applicability.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Instructional Design Support
Duties:
- Collaborate with faculty/SME on the design of learning activities and authentic assessments that encourage critical thinking skills and student-centered online learning
- Assist faculty/SME with constructing learning environments that address various learning styles and promote accessibility, interaction, social presence, student engagement, and community among students and between students and faculty.
- Partner with faculty/SME to evaluate course design using a rubric, provide feedback to support continuous improvement, and implement feedback to revise courses.
- Collaborates with academic technology experts to recommend appropriate use of technology that meets instructional objectives. Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, academic technologists, and others to provide support services for instructional, technological and institutional challenges related to digital learning.
- Research new technologies and participate in professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology, course design, and higher education.
- Work with faculty/SME to develop templates for course design.
- Design and storyboard interactive learning activities, selecting video material, assisting in media production by coaching and script editing.
Percentage Of Time
65
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Training
Duties:
Assist with creating and conducting faculty development programming, series, workshops and training in a variety of formats centered around teaching with technology.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Communication, Support, and Collaboration
Duties:
- Use project management systems to monitor, update, and report on the status of ongoing projects.
- Ensure comprehensive support to team members and partners, including timely communication over email, in project management software, and in person
- Provide exceptional support to various stakeholders in the instructional design process (including, but not limited to, graduate assistants, faculty, and staff) as they create and maintain online course materials
- Collaborate with instructional design team members to maintain consistent quality of courses across UNO
- Implement strategic initiatives from ILCI Division (and other campus partners, as appropriate).
- Collaborate with academic technology experts to recommend solutions.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making related to online and blended learning.
- Assist with instructional design projects
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by supervisor.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline.
- Training in instructional design, educational technology or related field.
Required Experience
- 3+ years of experience working with faculty in the development and delivery of online courses, and/or teaching an online course.
- 1+ years experience in Higher Education
- Experience with Canvas Learning Management System
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with video editing software (e.g., Camtasia or Adobe Premiere Pro)
- Experience taking and/or teaching an online course
- Experience implementing systematic instructional design processes for online learning environments
- Experience with Open SUNY Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR) and/or other quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters)
- Experience with project-based learning, adaptive learning, microcredentialing and/or gamification
- Experience with HTML, CSS, video editing, graphic design and/or web design principles
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Open SUNY Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR) and/or other quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters)
- Knowledge of project-based learning, adaptive learning, microcredentialing and/or gamification
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, plus additional certifications and/or relevant coursework related to pedagogy, communication, project management, or higher education.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with both macOS and Windows platforms
- Experience with HTML, CSS, video editing, graphic design and/or web design
principles - Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work
experience.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
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