Instructional Designer

$74,000 - $80,000/Yr

North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at North Carolina State University plays a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences through research-based instructional design. This position involves creating engaging learning materials, developing assessment techniques, and designing technology solutions for effective learning. The designer collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure that courses meet the unique needs of the university's employees and supports the overall mission of the Learning & Organizational Development department.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops effective courses, including web content, interactive exercises, assessments, and online communication mechanisms, in collaboration with SMEs and other instructional professionals.
• Provides leadership and project management for assigned course production projects, including online course development and enhancement.
• Partners with UHR colleagues and other content experts in researching and developing innovative solutions for instructional challenges.
• Builds positive cross-unit and cross-campus working relationships to support UHR's strategic goals.
• Consults with SMEs and UHR leadership on needs assessment, course redesign, and evaluation of instructional technologies.
• Guides SMEs in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective courses and instructional programs.
• Applies and assists in the dissemination of research-based principles for quality course design.
• Gathers and reports on evidence of the impact of instructional innovations on learner success and departmental efficiency.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience designing and producing online course materials such as instructional websites and digital graphics.
• Experience in managing individual projects and prioritizing work to meet timelines.
• Experience using and developing content for online course management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas).
• Experience with a variety of instructional technologies and e-learning authoring software.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills.
• Ability to establish collegial relationships with faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies related to teaching and learning.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of agile project management concepts in a Higher Education environment.
• Application of gamification learning principles.
• Experience with the Quality Matters (QM) Higher Education Rubric.
• Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations in instructional design.
• Two years of experience working in a higher education setting or with SMEs in a commercial setting.
• Experience using enterprise learning technologies at NC State.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to university resources and facilities