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Inside Higher Ed

Instructional Designer

Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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Location: North Carolina, US.

Position: Instructional Designer. Position type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF). Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (ADITL) within the Office of Academic Affairs.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well‑being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service.

Position Summary The instructional designer is responsible for assisting faculty and teaching staff in developing course materials and activities, identifying instructional needs for classroom, web‑based, mobile, and online learning, and creating assessments.

The instructional designer will partner with faculty to brainstorm, develop, implement, and evaluate innovative and pedagogically sound instructional solutions. This individual will assist with curricular processes related to technological innovation across all School of Nursing education programs, including pre‑licensure, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, ensuring that all curricula align with the defined program outcomes. The instructional designer will research and recommend continuous quality improvements for teaching methods that facilitate and encourage student interaction and engagement, as well as contribute to learning assessments, metrics, and outcomes.

This position requires a highly motivated, organized, and independent self‑starter who is curious, creative, and willing to take initiative in implementing innovative instructional strategies within a collaborative and team‑oriented environment. This person must possess excellent presentation, written, and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop evidence‑based, technology‑rich, and effective courses and programs, interactive exercises and activities, assessments, and various online course components

Provide instructional design expertise for course design and redesign projects

Support faculty in utilizing the current learning management system to enhance their workflow and increase student engagement with course materials

Advocate for accessible visual design and user experience for faculty and students

Apply research‑based principles and standards for high‑quality online, face‑to‑face, blended, hybrid, or hyflex courses

Work with EdTech to advise, consult, and assist faculty in the design, development, and implementation of technology that supports and enhances teaching and learning

Partner with faculty in translating course content into design solutions, including presentations, infographics, and animations

Provide training, workshops, and support to faculty, students, and staff

Consult with internal or external stakeholders on needs assessment, course design/redesign, or implementation of procedures to assess technologies and techniques in teaching and learning

Participate in other SON‑related projects and initiatives as assigned

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the development or administration of academic standards or curricula, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Experience using and creating content for use in learning management systems (i.e., Moodle and Canvas)

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Experience using a variety of instructional technologies to create learning materials

Ability to establish and maintain high‑quality working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, faculty and staff, and administrators

Knowledge of best practices in online learning environments and experience designing online learning elements

Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines

Ability to research and keep abreast of instructional trends, changes, and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Knowledge of and experience with Quality Matters (QM) Higher Education Rubric (course certifications, APPQMR completion, peer reviewer, or workshop facilitator)

Knowledge of best practices regarding accessibility standards (i.e., Sections 504 & 508, updated WCAG 2.2) and copyright laws in course design

Experience designing online or face‑to‑face courses

Ability to use various technologies (i.e., Panopto, Zoom, Padlet, Qualtrics, etc.)

Ability to be aware of and evaluate emerging trends in educational modalities to assist SON in being innovative and creative in its educational offerings

Advanced certifications or education beyond the master’s level

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Special Instructions For “Other Document”, please upload a Work Portfolio, identifying your role in creation of the materials.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Online Audio and Video Media

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