Instructional Designer
Inside Higher Ed, Albany, GA, United States
About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, optional retirement plan (faculty and exempt employees only), social security and tuition assistance program after six months of employment.
Job Details Job Title:
Instructional Designer
Location:
Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
295933
Campus Locations West Campus: 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. East Campus: 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. Human Resources office is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Job Summary The Instructional Designer will support the Office of Distance Learning’s mission to elevate distance education at Albany State University by collaborating with faculty and academic units to design and deliver high-quality online and blended courses. This role focuses on applying evidence-based instructional design practices, promoting the use of Open Educational Resources (OER), and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, federal regulations, and institutional policies, including SACSCOC requirements, regular and substantive interaction (RSI) standards, ADA/WCAG accessibility, and quality design frameworks such as Quality Matters. Working under the guidance of department leadership, the Instructional Designer will contribute to innovation in online learning, support faculty development, and help ensure that all courses and digital content meet standards of excellence and accessibility.
This is a Title III funded position and is contingent upon the availability of external funding. Employment is for a limited term and will be reviewed annually based on funding and needs. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty to design, redesign, and deliver engaging online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses, ensuring RSI integration.
Ensure alignment of courses with accreditation requirements (e.g., SACSCOC), federal regulations (ADA/WCAG), and quality assurance standards (e.g., Quality Matters), with attention to RSI compliance.
Assist with the development and delivery of professional development sessions on online teaching, instructional design best practices, OER adoption, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
Promote and support the integration of OER to improve course quality, accessibility, and affordability.
Contribute to university-wide instructional design projects and initiatives under departmental leadership.
Update and maintain compliance with WCAG requirements for digital content related to the Office of Distance Learning.
Stay current with research, trends, and innovations in instructional design, online teaching and learning, OER, and educational technology.
Collect and analyze feedback from faculty and students to inform improvements in instructional design practices.
Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in instructional design or course development, with a focus on online learning environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in instructional design and development for online or blended learning.
Experience with accreditation review processes, quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters), or OER integration.
Knowledge
Solid understanding of instructional design theory, online and blended learning models, and adult learning principles.
Awareness of accreditation standards, including SACSCOC requirements, regulatory compliance for online education, and RSI.
Knowledge of ADA/WCAG accessibility standards and digital accessibility practices.
Knowledge of OER adoption and integration into course design.
Proficiency in learning management systems and instructional technologies.
Familiarity with Quality Matters or similar quality assurance frameworks.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to design and develop engaging, learning-centered online courses that incorporate RSI standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Abilities
Ability to apply instructional design practices that enhance student learning and engagement.
Ability to ensure online courses meet RSI requirements.
Ability to support faculty in adopting OER and ensuring accessibility compliance.
Ability to contribute to strategic instructional design initiatives within the Office of Distance Learning.
Ability to collect and apply feedback to improve design and delivery.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500‑2026 or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644 or email support@usg.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination of any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require submission of a credit check (for Positions of Trust), a motor vehicle report (for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle), or a successful pre‑employment drug test.
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Job Details Job Title:
Instructional Designer
Location:
Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
295933
Campus Locations West Campus: 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. East Campus: 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. Human Resources office is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Job Summary The Instructional Designer will support the Office of Distance Learning’s mission to elevate distance education at Albany State University by collaborating with faculty and academic units to design and deliver high-quality online and blended courses. This role focuses on applying evidence-based instructional design practices, promoting the use of Open Educational Resources (OER), and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, federal regulations, and institutional policies, including SACSCOC requirements, regular and substantive interaction (RSI) standards, ADA/WCAG accessibility, and quality design frameworks such as Quality Matters. Working under the guidance of department leadership, the Instructional Designer will contribute to innovation in online learning, support faculty development, and help ensure that all courses and digital content meet standards of excellence and accessibility.
This is a Title III funded position and is contingent upon the availability of external funding. Employment is for a limited term and will be reviewed annually based on funding and needs. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty to design, redesign, and deliver engaging online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses, ensuring RSI integration.
Ensure alignment of courses with accreditation requirements (e.g., SACSCOC), federal regulations (ADA/WCAG), and quality assurance standards (e.g., Quality Matters), with attention to RSI compliance.
Assist with the development and delivery of professional development sessions on online teaching, instructional design best practices, OER adoption, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
Promote and support the integration of OER to improve course quality, accessibility, and affordability.
Contribute to university-wide instructional design projects and initiatives under departmental leadership.
Update and maintain compliance with WCAG requirements for digital content related to the Office of Distance Learning.
Stay current with research, trends, and innovations in instructional design, online teaching and learning, OER, and educational technology.
Collect and analyze feedback from faculty and students to inform improvements in instructional design practices.
Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in instructional design or course development, with a focus on online learning environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in instructional design and development for online or blended learning.
Experience with accreditation review processes, quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters), or OER integration.
Knowledge
Solid understanding of instructional design theory, online and blended learning models, and adult learning principles.
Awareness of accreditation standards, including SACSCOC requirements, regulatory compliance for online education, and RSI.
Knowledge of ADA/WCAG accessibility standards and digital accessibility practices.
Knowledge of OER adoption and integration into course design.
Proficiency in learning management systems and instructional technologies.
Familiarity with Quality Matters or similar quality assurance frameworks.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to design and develop engaging, learning-centered online courses that incorporate RSI standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Abilities
Ability to apply instructional design practices that enhance student learning and engagement.
Ability to ensure online courses meet RSI requirements.
Ability to support faculty in adopting OER and ensuring accessibility compliance.
Ability to contribute to strategic instructional design initiatives within the Office of Distance Learning.
Ability to collect and apply feedback to improve design and delivery.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500‑2026 or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644 or email support@usg.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination of any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require submission of a credit check (for Positions of Trust), a motor vehicle report (for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle), or a successful pre‑employment drug test.
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