Marian University (IN)-posted 3 months ago
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Services

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Instructional Designer & Faculty Developer to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by applying expertise in learning theory, instructional design, and faculty development to support high-quality teaching and learning across the institution. This position partners closely with faculty and academic departments, supporting them to design and develop engaging, rigorous, and academically sound courses and other learning experiences. In addition to consulting one-on-one with faculty on course and curriculum design, the Instructional Designer and Faculty Developer also design and facilitates faculty professional development workshops, programs, and other learning opportunities in a variety of formats and delivery methods. This position uses research and data to incorporate evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative practices into all aspects of the work, guiding course design decisions and measuring the impact of faculty development initiatives to advance student success and faculty growth throughout their careers.

  • Design, plan, and facilitate engaging faculty professional development opportunities in multiple formats, focused on evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative teaching and learning practices.
  • Partner with faculty, program coordinators, and academic leaders to design and improve courses, curricula, and programs - providing one-on-one mentoring, coaching, and pedagogical guidance informed by current research.
  • Lead efforts to align learning outcomes with content, activities, and assessments; establish and maintain clear quality standards, templates, and coherent learner experiences across all course and program offerings.
  • Apply strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple instructional design and faculty development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
  • Integrate research and data analysis into all aspects of instructional design and faculty development to evaluate impact and inform ongoing improvements that support student success and faculty growth.
  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education designing and developing curricula for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; direct teaching experience with college-aged students strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated application of learning, motivation, and instructional theories in course and program design, including use of research and data to inform design decisions and measure impact; experience assessing course quality using established rubrics (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC).
  • Proven ability to design and facilitate faculty learning and professional development experiences in online, in-person, and self-paced formats.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, including active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with faculty, program coordinators, and academic leaders across disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to create learning experiences that remove barriers and support the success of all faculty and their students.
  • Excellent project and time management skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in developing engaging, interactive content in an LMS (Canvas preferred); ability to create effective and visually appealing learning materials using tools such as Canva, Photoshop, Captivate, or similar.
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