What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at University of North Alabama?
JOB
This position is responsible for assisting faculty with designing, developing, and supporting online, hybrid, and traditional courses. This position collaborates with faculty: providing pedagogical and instructional technology support, assisting with creation of materials, and participating in/conducting internal, QM-based course reviews to ensure learning methods and materials are consistent with Quality Matters and university standards. Additional responsibilities include assisting other departmental staff with technical documentation, supporting end-users of the university’s LMS, and professional development offerings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses based on evidence-based teaching practices; Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and Quality Matters (QM) standards to ensure accessible, high-quality learning experiences; Provide one-on-one consultations and group workshops on course design, active learning strategies, and digital pedagogy; Develop faculty training materials on best practices for online learning, instructional technology, and innovative teaching methods; Guide faculty in effectively using Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies; Provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students using the university’s LMS (Canvas) and related online learning tools (Canvas Studio, Respondus Monitor, Turnitin, Zoom); Research and implement emerging educational technologies, such as AI-driven learning tools, adaptive learning, and interactive media; Create and manage learning resources like video tutorials, interactive assessments, and multimedia content; Assist faculty in developing learning outcomes, assessments, and rubrics aligned with institutional goals; Analyze course effectiveness using learning analytics and data-driven decision-making; Contribute to strategic projects such as curriculum redesign, competency-based education, and micro-credentialing initiatives; Perform all other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: To be determined.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.
This position is responsible for assisting faculty with designing, developing, and supporting online, hybrid, and traditional courses. This position collaborates with faculty: providing pedagogical and instructional technology support, assisting with creation of materials, and participating in/conducting internal, QM-based course reviews to ensure learning methods and materials are consistent with Quality Matters and university standards. Additional responsibilities include assisting other departmental staff with technical documentation, supporting end-users of the university’s LMS, and professional development offerings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses based on evidence-based teaching practices; Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and Quality Matters (QM) standards to ensure accessible, high-quality learning experiences; Provide one-on-one consultations and group workshops on course design, active learning strategies, and digital pedagogy; Develop faculty training materials on best practices for online learning, instructional technology, and innovative teaching methods; Guide faculty in effectively using Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies; Provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students using the university’s LMS (Canvas) and related online learning tools (Canvas Studio, Respondus Monitor, Turnitin, Zoom); Research and implement emerging educational technologies, such as AI-driven learning tools, adaptive learning, and interactive media; Create and manage learning resources like video tutorials, interactive assessments, and multimedia content; Assist faculty in developing learning outcomes, assessments, and rubrics aligned with institutional goals; Analyze course effectiveness using learning analytics and data-driven decision-making; Contribute to strategic projects such as curriculum redesign, competency-based education, and micro-credentialing initiatives; Perform all other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: To be determined.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.
