Instructional Designer - Course and Program Manager

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Fairbanks, AK

Educational Services

About the position

The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our creative, dynamic, and highly collaborative team. As a Course and Program Manager, you will work closely with UAF instructors to develop high-quality, interactive online courses across various disciplines. In this role, you will collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to design high-quality online programs, while managing innovative projects and mentoring a talented team of instructional designers. You'll bring creativity and strategic thinking to solve online learning challenges and foster institutional relationships. If you're passionate about enhancing online education and leading impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will collaborate with faculty and department chairs to customize online course delivery, fostering creativity and finding solutions to online education challenges. You'll manage projects, supervise instructional design staff, and ensure high-quality online learning experiences through consultation and support. Responsibilities include conducting outreach to build strong institutional relationships, staying current with educational technologies, and maintaining comprehensive project records. If you're passionate about increasing access to higher education through high-quality online learning, apply today to join our collaborative, innovation-centered team. An ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and proactive in finding creative solutions to online education challenges. Strong relationship-building skills are essential for collaborating with faculty and department chairs to ensure that online courses and programs meet high standards of quality. Effective project management skills are crucial, including overseeing instructional design staff, managing a portfolio of online tools, and maintaining comprehensive project records. The ideal candidate will stay up-to-date with educational technologies and instructional design best practices, while also mentoring and supporting team members in their professional growth. A passion for advancing online education and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative learning environment are vital for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and department chairs to customize online course delivery.
• Manage projects and supervise instructional design staff.
• Ensure high-quality online learning experiences through consultation and support.
• Conduct outreach to build strong institutional relationships.
• Stay current with educational technologies and instructional design best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive project records.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in a leadership or supervisory position within a higher education institutional context.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level, preferably some online.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to mentor and support team members in their professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
• Retirement options.
• Annual leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.