Lead Instructional Designer for Online Learning and Educational Technology
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Overview
Lead Instructional Designer for Online Learning and Educational Technology. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicant screening will begin immediately. To be fully considered, the application packet should include: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter 3) A list containing at least 3 references (including contact information) one of which is a current or former supervisor.
Posting Details
Posting Number S14830P Working Title: Lead Instructional Designer for Online Learning and Educational Technology Department: Public Health-Academic Affairs
About the University of Georgia (UGA): Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA 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. Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.
College/Unit/Department About the College/Unit/Department: https://publichealth.uga.edu/
Posting Type External
Benefits TRS or ORP; Full-Time
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some outside-hours work may be requested to support faculty and students.
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date / Open Until Filled / Starting Date Posting Date: 03/11/2026 Open until filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant screening will begin immediately. To be fully considered, the application packet should include: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter 3) A list containing at least 3 references (including contact information) one of which is a current or former supervisor.
Location Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is composed of 26 institutions. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available online at the USG Policy Manual.
Position Information Classification Title: Instructional Designer III FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Public Health, Higher Education, or closely related field.
Five (5)+ years professional experience designing, building, and supporting online courses in a modern LMS (preferably D2L Brightspace/eLC).
Demonstrated expertise in backward design, outcomes-assessment alignment, rubrics, accessibility/UDL.
Foundational experience with SoTL or systematic course-level assessment (e.g., data collection/analysis, action research, or program evaluation in teaching/learning contexts).
Advanced eLC/D2L proficiency (Question Library at scale, HTML content templates, Release Conditions, Groups, Grade Schemes).
Position Summary The Lead Instructional Designer serves as the main consultative expert on teaching and learning in eLC (D2L Brightspace) for the College of Public Health. The role partners with faculty from course concept to delivery; ensures accessibility and quality; and contributes to the science of teaching and learning (SoTL) efforts focused on online/public-health pedagogy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in backward design, outcomes-assessment alignment, rubrics, accessibility/UDL.
Foundational experience with SoTL or systematic course-level assessment (e.g., data collection/analysis, action research, or program evaluation in teaching/learning contexts).
Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Other
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 18 or direct patient care? No
Security Access: No
Credit and Background Credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities. For details, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background investigation including a criminal background check is required. May include pre-employment drug test for high-risk roles. See UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Design & Development:
Lead design/re-design of online courses using backward design, alignment of outcomes/assessments, active learning, and UDL.
Build/QA eLC courses; develop templates, rubrics, media; ensure WCAG / Section 508 compliance.
Faculty Consultation & eLC Support:
Provide 1:1 consults, office hours, and micro-workshops on eLC (Gradebook, Quizzes/Question Library, Rubrics, Release Conditions, Intelligent Agents, Groups), assessment strategy, and student engagement.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Assist with internal course reviews, ADA / FERPA best practices, and academic integrity solutions (Respondus LockDown Browser, Turnitin).
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL):
Design and conduct SoTL projects on online learning within public health
Review IRB submissions when required
Analyze learning analytics and assessment data
Disseminate findings via presentations, reports, or peer-reviewed outlets
Translate results into practical improvements for courses and faculty development
Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement:
Use eLC analytics and student/faculty feedback to inform iterative improvements Contribute brief-term/annual impact reports.
Service & Collaboration:
Liaise with central teaching/IT units; contribute to assessment/accreditation deliverables (e.g., CEPH mapping) Serve on relevant college- or university-wide committees.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Melissa Howard Email: melissa.howard@uga.edu
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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Lead Instructional Designer for Online Learning and Educational Technology. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicant screening will begin immediately. To be fully considered, the application packet should include: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter 3) A list containing at least 3 references (including contact information) one of which is a current or former supervisor.
Posting Details
Posting Number S14830P Working Title: Lead Instructional Designer for Online Learning and Educational Technology Department: Public Health-Academic Affairs
About the University of Georgia (UGA): Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA 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. Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.
College/Unit/Department About the College/Unit/Department: https://publichealth.uga.edu/
Posting Type External
Benefits TRS or ORP; Full-Time
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some outside-hours work may be requested to support faculty and students.
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date / Open Until Filled / Starting Date Posting Date: 03/11/2026 Open until filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant screening will begin immediately. To be fully considered, the application packet should include: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter 3) A list containing at least 3 references (including contact information) one of which is a current or former supervisor.
Location Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is composed of 26 institutions. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available online at the USG Policy Manual.
Position Information Classification Title: Instructional Designer III FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Public Health, Higher Education, or closely related field.
Five (5)+ years professional experience designing, building, and supporting online courses in a modern LMS (preferably D2L Brightspace/eLC).
Demonstrated expertise in backward design, outcomes-assessment alignment, rubrics, accessibility/UDL.
Foundational experience with SoTL or systematic course-level assessment (e.g., data collection/analysis, action research, or program evaluation in teaching/learning contexts).
Advanced eLC/D2L proficiency (Question Library at scale, HTML content templates, Release Conditions, Groups, Grade Schemes).
Position Summary The Lead Instructional Designer serves as the main consultative expert on teaching and learning in eLC (D2L Brightspace) for the College of Public Health. The role partners with faculty from course concept to delivery; ensures accessibility and quality; and contributes to the science of teaching and learning (SoTL) efforts focused on online/public-health pedagogy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in backward design, outcomes-assessment alignment, rubrics, accessibility/UDL.
Foundational experience with SoTL or systematic course-level assessment (e.g., data collection/analysis, action research, or program evaluation in teaching/learning contexts).
Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Other
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 18 or direct patient care? No
Security Access: No
Credit and Background Credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities. For details, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background investigation including a criminal background check is required. May include pre-employment drug test for high-risk roles. See UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Design & Development:
Lead design/re-design of online courses using backward design, alignment of outcomes/assessments, active learning, and UDL.
Build/QA eLC courses; develop templates, rubrics, media; ensure WCAG / Section 508 compliance.
Faculty Consultation & eLC Support:
Provide 1:1 consults, office hours, and micro-workshops on eLC (Gradebook, Quizzes/Question Library, Rubrics, Release Conditions, Intelligent Agents, Groups), assessment strategy, and student engagement.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Assist with internal course reviews, ADA / FERPA best practices, and academic integrity solutions (Respondus LockDown Browser, Turnitin).
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL):
Design and conduct SoTL projects on online learning within public health
Review IRB submissions when required
Analyze learning analytics and assessment data
Disseminate findings via presentations, reports, or peer-reviewed outlets
Translate results into practical improvements for courses and faculty development
Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement:
Use eLC analytics and student/faculty feedback to inform iterative improvements Contribute brief-term/annual impact reports.
Service & Collaboration:
Liaise with central teaching/IT units; contribute to assessment/accreditation deliverables (e.g., CEPH mapping) Serve on relevant college- or university-wide committees.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Melissa Howard Email: melissa.howard@uga.edu
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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