Overview
Posting Number S14614P
Working Title: Instructional Designer
Department: VPR-Research Compliance Admin
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligible Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Advertised Salary: $58,000 - $61,360, commensurate with experience
Location: Athens Area
Open until filled: Yes
Starting Date: 03/01/2026
About the University Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, and enrolls over 41,000 students including more than 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety Support Services Coordinator, design and develop e-learning course materials and instructional content. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to translate complex ideas into teaching tools to maximize learner understanding and contribute to safety training development.
Design, develop, and assess engaging educational content based on instructional theory and best practices. Identify knowledge and skill gaps, improve self-directed learning experiences, and review work to improve quality, readability, consistency, and educational effectiveness.
Provide support for ORIS Support Services, including Professional Employee Portal (PEP) administrative tasks, managing communication, and contributing to compliance data entry and stewardship.
Manage and maintain education materials developed by ORIS Support Services, develop tools to evaluate instruction, update courses to stay relevant, accurate, and effective.
Analyze existing and emerging technologies and make recommendations on their use to meet ORIS goals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or a related field and 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
See below for details in the original text (as provided).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Solid technical expertise and proficiency in creating interactive online content using authoring tools, preferably Articulate Storyline.
Familiarity with working within a learning management system.
Familiarity with video/audio/photo editing programs.
Strong PC skills and expertise in Microsoft Office (especially advanced PowerPoint) and Abode Photoshop.
Aptitude for effective visual, oral, and written communication.
Ability to adapt to ad hoc requests, scope changes, and remain productive in response to a fluctuating work environment.
Motivation for continuous professional development and ability to stay current with emerging technologies.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting.
Policies Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Security Access: No
Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks as they relate to the job requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities Design and produce creative and innovative learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, and video in e-learning and blended learning contexts to support the objectives and goals of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety and its offices.
Work with Subject Matter Experts and the ORIS Support Services Coordinator to design, develop, and assess engaging educational content based on sound instructional theory and best practices. This includes identifying knowledge and skill gaps and improving the experience of self-directed learning.
Review one’s own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and educational effectiveness.
Provide general support for ORIS Support Services, including PEP administrative tasks, communications, and compliance data entry.
Maintain education material developed by ORIS Support Services, develop tools to evaluate instruction, and update courses to stay relevant and effective.
Analyze characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and make recommendations on their use in ORIS activities.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Enid Truong
Email: etruong@uga.edu
Phone:
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr
Working Title: Instructional Designer
Department: VPR-Research Compliance Admin
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligible Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Advertised Salary: $58,000 - $61,360, commensurate with experience
Location: Athens Area
Open until filled: Yes
Starting Date: 03/01/2026
About the University Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, and enrolls over 41,000 students including more than 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety Support Services Coordinator, design and develop e-learning course materials and instructional content. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to translate complex ideas into teaching tools to maximize learner understanding and contribute to safety training development.
Design, develop, and assess engaging educational content based on instructional theory and best practices. Identify knowledge and skill gaps, improve self-directed learning experiences, and review work to improve quality, readability, consistency, and educational effectiveness.
Provide support for ORIS Support Services, including Professional Employee Portal (PEP) administrative tasks, managing communication, and contributing to compliance data entry and stewardship.
Manage and maintain education materials developed by ORIS Support Services, develop tools to evaluate instruction, update courses to stay relevant, accurate, and effective.
Analyze existing and emerging technologies and make recommendations on their use to meet ORIS goals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or a related field and 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
See below for details in the original text (as provided).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Solid technical expertise and proficiency in creating interactive online content using authoring tools, preferably Articulate Storyline.
Familiarity with working within a learning management system.
Familiarity with video/audio/photo editing programs.
Strong PC skills and expertise in Microsoft Office (especially advanced PowerPoint) and Abode Photoshop.
Aptitude for effective visual, oral, and written communication.
Ability to adapt to ad hoc requests, scope changes, and remain productive in response to a fluctuating work environment.
Motivation for continuous professional development and ability to stay current with emerging technologies.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting.
Policies Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Security Access: No
Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks as they relate to the job requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities Design and produce creative and innovative learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, and video in e-learning and blended learning contexts to support the objectives and goals of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety and its offices.
Work with Subject Matter Experts and the ORIS Support Services Coordinator to design, develop, and assess engaging educational content based on sound instructional theory and best practices. This includes identifying knowledge and skill gaps and improving the experience of self-directed learning.
Review one’s own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and educational effectiveness.
Provide general support for ORIS Support Services, including PEP administrative tasks, communications, and compliance data entry.
Maintain education material developed by ORIS Support Services, develop tools to evaluate instruction, and update courses to stay relevant and effective.
Analyze characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and make recommendations on their use in ORIS activities.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Enid Truong
Email: etruong@uga.edu
Phone:
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr