Instructional Designer
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Department: Undergraduate Education-302500
Career Area: Academic Administration
Open Date: 02/16/2026
Application Deadline: 03/09/2026
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Instructional Designer
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20074670
Vacancy ID: NF0009536
Full Time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $57,000 – $72,000
Proposed Start Date: 04/27/2026
Position Summary The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and supporting initiatives that advance the Summer School's mission to foster instructional innovation and excellence. This position plays a central role in preparing instructors to deliver high-quality remote and compressed‑format courses by designing training experiences, providing individualized support, and offering professional development opportunities throughout the year. Key areas of responsibility include developing, revising, and facilitating annual online instructor trainings, supporting instructors through structured feedback and consultations, hosting regular professional development workshops, and participating in university‑wide initiatives focused on encouraging pedagogical excellence in online course formats. This position will manage evaluation processes related to trainings and other initiatives to assess progress on key performance indicators of effectiveness and help promote continuous improvement. The instructional designer will also work with stakeholders in the Summer School and throughout the university to develop training, documentation, and other support for online instructors and students.
Responsibilities
Develop, revise, and facilitate annual online instructor trainings.
Support instructors through structured feedback and consultations.
Host regular professional development workshops.
Participate in university‑wide initiatives focused on encouraging pedagogical excellence in online course formats.
Manage evaluation processes related to trainings and initiatives to assess progress on key performance indicators.
Work with stakeholders to develop training, documentation, and support for online instructors and students.
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of instructional design principles, particularly for online and compressed‑format courses.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic staff and faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or at least 5 years’ equivalent experience in an instructional design role.
Experience supporting instructors and learners in higher education.
Experience designing and facilitating online training or professional development.
Experience designing online courses in multiple formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and HyFlex.
Familiarity with best practices in online pedagogy and faculty professional development.
Experience facilitating group workshops and individual consultations.
Experience in providing multiple training workshops and consultations with overlapping timelines.
Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and related educational technologies.
Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Trello, Monday, Asana) and related technologies.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Career Area: Academic Administration
Open Date: 02/16/2026
Application Deadline: 03/09/2026
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Instructional Designer
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20074670
Vacancy ID: NF0009536
Full Time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $57,000 – $72,000
Proposed Start Date: 04/27/2026
Position Summary The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and supporting initiatives that advance the Summer School's mission to foster instructional innovation and excellence. This position plays a central role in preparing instructors to deliver high-quality remote and compressed‑format courses by designing training experiences, providing individualized support, and offering professional development opportunities throughout the year. Key areas of responsibility include developing, revising, and facilitating annual online instructor trainings, supporting instructors through structured feedback and consultations, hosting regular professional development workshops, and participating in university‑wide initiatives focused on encouraging pedagogical excellence in online course formats. This position will manage evaluation processes related to trainings and other initiatives to assess progress on key performance indicators of effectiveness and help promote continuous improvement. The instructional designer will also work with stakeholders in the Summer School and throughout the university to develop training, documentation, and other support for online instructors and students.
Responsibilities
Develop, revise, and facilitate annual online instructor trainings.
Support instructors through structured feedback and consultations.
Host regular professional development workshops.
Participate in university‑wide initiatives focused on encouraging pedagogical excellence in online course formats.
Manage evaluation processes related to trainings and initiatives to assess progress on key performance indicators.
Work with stakeholders to develop training, documentation, and support for online instructors and students.
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of instructional design principles, particularly for online and compressed‑format courses.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic staff and faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or at least 5 years’ equivalent experience in an instructional design role.
Experience supporting instructors and learners in higher education.
Experience designing and facilitating online training or professional development.
Experience designing online courses in multiple formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and HyFlex.
Familiarity with best practices in online pedagogy and faculty professional development.
Experience facilitating group workshops and individual consultations.
Experience in providing multiple training workshops and consultations with overlapping timelines.
Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and related educational technologies.
Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Trello, Monday, Asana) and related technologies.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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