Xavier University
Xavier University invites applications for a full-time Instructional Designer. At Xavier, we are dedicated to fostering excellence in online and blended learning grounded in a 500‑year old Jesuit tradition of academic rigor and personal care. As part of our collaborative Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) team, you will play a key role in supporting our fully online programs and courses.
Duties And Responsibilities
Guide faculty through the instructional design process using backward design principles to align learning outcomes, assessments, and activities.
Lead course redesign efforts primarily in fully online graduate programs, coordinating timelines and quality insurance processes.
Promote adherence to quality standards, including community building, coherence, and usability, with attention to Ignatian pedagogical principles.
Ensure faculty create accessible instructional materials that meet compliance standards (ADA, Section 508) and support usability.
Assist with the integration of multimedia, collaborative tools, and authentic assessments to improve student engagement.
Work with faculty to resolve copyright and fair use issues in online learning, ensuring compliance with intellectual property standards.
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and Digital Media Services (DMS) to develop and deliver faculty development programs such as workshops, webinars, and book discussion groups.
Offer second‑level support for faculty‑related inquiries on instructional technologies used in Xavier’s online courses.
Participate in planning sessions with the IDT team, contributing to data collection, evaluation efforts, and the course review process.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design or a closely related field.
A minimum of 3‑5 years of professional experience supporting faculty teaching online.
Knowledge and application of instructional design theories, adult learning theories, and best practices for online course design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and work styles.
Experience developing and delivering training programs in various formats.
Experience working with learning management systems and educational technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
Familiarity with accessibility compliance issues including Section 508 ADA compliance.
Familiarity with copyright and fair use guidelines.
Preferred
A master’s degree in instructional design or a closely related field.
Experience working in a post‑secondary educational institution.
Experience teaching online in higher education.
Familiarity with Ignatian pedagogical principles.
Experience designing and leading faculty development programs, including workshops and affinity groups.
Experience using the Instructure Canvas LMS.
Experience with project management.
Experience interpreting and applying copyright and fair use guidelines in the context of online learning and multimedia design.
Basic competencies with design and courseware authoring applications.
Basic competency in the use of HTML.
To ensure consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter on Xavier University’s website. Review of applications will start on January 12, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.
Benefits – Applies Only To Full‑time Positions
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Tax‑advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
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Duties And Responsibilities
Guide faculty through the instructional design process using backward design principles to align learning outcomes, assessments, and activities.
Lead course redesign efforts primarily in fully online graduate programs, coordinating timelines and quality insurance processes.
Promote adherence to quality standards, including community building, coherence, and usability, with attention to Ignatian pedagogical principles.
Ensure faculty create accessible instructional materials that meet compliance standards (ADA, Section 508) and support usability.
Assist with the integration of multimedia, collaborative tools, and authentic assessments to improve student engagement.
Work with faculty to resolve copyright and fair use issues in online learning, ensuring compliance with intellectual property standards.
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and Digital Media Services (DMS) to develop and deliver faculty development programs such as workshops, webinars, and book discussion groups.
Offer second‑level support for faculty‑related inquiries on instructional technologies used in Xavier’s online courses.
Participate in planning sessions with the IDT team, contributing to data collection, evaluation efforts, and the course review process.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design or a closely related field.
A minimum of 3‑5 years of professional experience supporting faculty teaching online.
Knowledge and application of instructional design theories, adult learning theories, and best practices for online course design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and work styles.
Experience developing and delivering training programs in various formats.
Experience working with learning management systems and educational technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
Familiarity with accessibility compliance issues including Section 508 ADA compliance.
Familiarity with copyright and fair use guidelines.
Preferred
A master’s degree in instructional design or a closely related field.
Experience working in a post‑secondary educational institution.
Experience teaching online in higher education.
Familiarity with Ignatian pedagogical principles.
Experience designing and leading faculty development programs, including workshops and affinity groups.
Experience using the Instructure Canvas LMS.
Experience with project management.
Experience interpreting and applying copyright and fair use guidelines in the context of online learning and multimedia design.
Basic competencies with design and courseware authoring applications.
Basic competency in the use of HTML.
To ensure consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter on Xavier University’s website. Review of applications will start on January 12, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.
Benefits – Applies Only To Full‑time Positions
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Tax‑advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
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