Instructional Designer

University of West Alabama - Livingston, AL

Full-time

Livingston, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at the University of West Alabama will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to design, develop, and implement high-quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences. This role focuses on supporting instructional innovation, ensuring alignment with pedagogical best practices, accessibility standards, and technological advancements to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to design and develop engaging, interactive, and learner-centered courses for various delivery modalities (online, hybrid, and traditional).
• Apply instructional design theories, principles, and best practices to develop course materials, assessments, and activities.
• Create multimedia learning resources, including video, audio, and interactive content, using relevant tools and software.
• Provide one-on-one and group training sessions for faculty on instructional strategies, technology integration, and course design tools (e.g., LMS).
• Offer ongoing support and consultation for faculty regarding course revisions and updates.
• Promote the adoption of new teaching technologies and methodologies that enhance learning outcomes.
• Ensure all courses meet institutional quality standards and guidelines, such as Quality Matters or equivalent.
• Review course content to ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG).
• Evaluate course performance through feedback, analytics, and student assessments, recommending improvements as needed.
• Stay current with emerging educational technologies and evaluate their potential impact on teaching and learning at UWA.
• Support the implementation and integration of instructional technologies in courses.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to course delivery tools and software.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, academic departments, IT staff, and other stakeholders to achieve institutional goals for teaching and learning.
• Participate in instructional design research and innovation projects to enhance educational practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of instructional design policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Two years experience designing and developing courses in a learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) or a Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, learning theories, and best practices for online learning.
• Proficiency with multimedia development tools and educational technologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience in higher education settings.
• Certification in Quality Matters (QM) or similar quality assurance programs.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and universal design for learning (UDL).
• Experience integrating emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and adaptive learning platforms.