The Walker Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking applicants for the role of Instructional Designer. The successful candidate will be part of an 11-person team tasked with promoting quality teaching and learning on our campus. The person in this position will assist faculty with design and development of face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex course design, provide expert guidance for the best practices for teaching and learning, assist faculty with the use of Canvas (our learning management system), and promote techniques for integrating learning technologies into teaching and learning practices. Instructional Designers on this team design and lead faculty development opportunities and programs for teaching and learning such as seminars, workshops, individual consultations, cohorts, book clubs, and various other programs as needs and opportunities arise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Pedagogy and andragogy
• Learning theories
• Instructional design models, processes, and instructional development methods
• Instructional design software technologies
• Accessibility standards and universal design principles
• Analytical skills
• Writing and editing skills
• Ability to develop courses and trainings
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through visuals
  In order to be considered for candidacy, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online application. Review of applications will begin September 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• T hree years of experience designing, developing, delivering, and/or evaluating courses in various modalities
• E xperience with at least one learning management system
• E xperience integrating various learning technologies into teaching and learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and experience with generative AI, particularly in relation to teaching and learning in higher education
• Ph.D. (or terminal degree) received or in progress
• Strong record of working collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience with Canvas

• Designs, develops, writes, edits, and/or assesses instructor led, web based, eLearning courses, and course materials in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Tests, verifies, and validates technological procedures or processes related to course delivery
• Provides ongoing support and technical assistance for delivered courses and technologies
• Provides advice on pedagogical and instructional design theories, and practical guidance on teaching and learning innovations
• Provides consultation services and training workshops to course instructors