Instructional Designer

University of Wisconsin Stout•Platteville, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) 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. Online course development for Distance campus programs is a major part of the position. The Instructional Designer will also serve as a university accessibility champion, represent CETL on the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility Committee, and guide ADA Title II compliance efforts. 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. The starting salary is $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 work experience as a full-time 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 D2L, Canvas, or Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple course development and revision projects.
Design, build, and revise courses in Canvas with course authors, including pages, modules, assignments, discussions, assessments, and other instructional materials.
Analyze instructional materials, address instructional challenges, and create engaging learning experiences with assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
Design instructional activities that accommodate diverse learner needs and account for cultural and demographic variations.
Use research, learning data, and university quality standards to evaluate and improve course design, instructional technologies, and multimedia materials.
Provide guidance on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including universal course design and copyright considerations.
Represent CETL on the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility Committee and support Title II ADA compliance.
Collaborate with the Disability Access Center to help faculty provide 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 offerings and recommend improvements.
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.