Instructional Designer

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville is hiring an Instructional Designer to support instructors and departments in designing and developing courses for the campus. The role collaborates with faculty to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences aligned with educational objectives, and supports professional development in teaching and learning, effective use of technology, and inclusive instruction. Developing online courses for Distance campus programs is a major part of the role. The Instructional Designer also serves as a university accessibility champion, representing CETL on the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility Committee and providing guidance on ADA Title II compliance. The position is hybrid, with an on-campus presence required at least three days per week. It is a 12-month, full-time position eligible for benefits and paid leave, with a starting salary of $58,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a closely related field.
3–5 years of professional full-time work experience as an instructional designer.
1–2 years of teaching and/or online learning experience.
1–2 years of work experience in higher education.
Demonstrated experience with one or more course authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate.
Practical knowledge of instructional design methods and practices.
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects at different development and implementation stages while meeting deadlines.
Experience working with a learning management system, such as Brightspace by Desire2Learn, Canvas, or Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple course development and revision projects.
Design, build, and revise courses in Canvas with course authors, including creating and organizing pages, modules, assignments, discussions, assessments, and other instructional materials.
Analyze instructional materials, address instructional challenges, and develop engaging learning experiences with assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
Design instructional activities that accommodate diverse learner needs and demonstrate awareness of cultural and demographic variations.
Use research, learning data, and university quality standards to evaluate and improve course design, instructional technologies, and multimedia materials.
Provide support and guidance on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including universal course design and copyright considerations.
Represent CETL and actively partner with the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility Committee in support of Title II ADA compliance.
Collaborate with the Disability Access Center to support faculty in providing appropriate accommodations to eligible students.
Develop policies and processes for university accessibility remediation by student employees and the administrative team.
Develop and maintain university-wide accessibility resources for onboarding instructional and non-instructional employees.
Collaborate with CETL staff to plan and facilitate e-learning training resources and learning experiences in response to emerging technologies, requests, and identified needs.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
Maintain the CETL SharePoint site as a faculty training and support resource, including an active list of workshops available by request.
Develop and facilitate asynchronous book groups.
Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written forms and deliver engaging presentations.
Serve on departmental committees and project teams as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.