Instructional Designer

Instructional DesignerBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosting DetailsLogo https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/1225/docs/115824.png Institution Northern State University Working Title Instructional Designer Posting Number NFE02966P Department NSU-Graduate School Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting TextPosition Summary:Northern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-support professional to lead instructional design initiatives and coordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.A key priority is helping NSU faculty leverage Northern's unique e-learning mission to enhance teaching and learning across all modalities, including on campus, online, and HyFlex.Key Responsibilities:Faculty Support & Instructional DesignGuide course development and improvement across all modalities (on campus, online, and HyFlex) using best practices in instructional and universal design.Lead the Quality Assurance Review process for online and HyFlex courses.Consult with faculty on course design, technology integration, experiential learning, and digital tools.Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and federal regulations in coordination with Online Learning and Continuing Education. Leadership in PedagogyChampion experiential learning and support faculty in adopting new technologies, expanding student engagement, and redesigning assessments to support student learning outcomes.Design and deliver trainings, including creating micro-credentials for online and HyFlex instruction.Share research in teaching and learning, assessment, teaching innovations, and student success through CETL communications and strategic initiatives. CETL Program CoordinationManage CETL events, trainings, communications, and day-to-day operations.Supervise CETL graduate assistant and technology fellow. Represent NSU in SDBOR and COPLAC teaching networks and coordinate faculty mentoring efforts.Knowledge of:* Pedagogy, learning management systems, learning theories, technologies and computer software.Skill & Ability to:Communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, collaborate across faculty of various ranks and disciplines, prioritize daily tasks while advancing long-term goals, host events and trainings, organize an office and manage student employees, and maintain detailed records.Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Degree in instructional design, technology, pedagogy, education, preferred.Posting Date 02/04/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 02/18/2026 Advertised Salary DOE Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours8-5.Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsNorthern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-support professional to lead instructional design initiatives and coordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.Key Responsibilities:Faculty Support & Instructional DesignGuide course development and improvement across all modalities (on campus, online, and HyFlex) using best practices in instructional and universal design.Lead the Quality Assurance Review process for online and HyFlex courses.Consult with faculty on course design, AI integration, experiential learning, and digital tools.Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and federal regulations in coordination with Online Learning and Continuing Education.Leadership in PedagogyChampion experiential learning and support faculty in adopting new technologies, expanding student engagement, and redesigning assessments to support student learning outcomes.Design and deliver trainings, including creating micro-credents for online and HyFlex instruction.Share research in teaching and learning, assessment, teaching innovations, and student success through CETL communications and strategic initiatives.CETL Program CoordinationManage CETL events, trainings, communications, and day-to-day operations.Supervise CETL graduate assistant and technology fellow.Represent NSU in SDBOR and COPLAC teaching networks and coordinate faculty mentoring efforts.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of:PedagogyLearning management systemsLearning theoriesTechnologies and Computer SoftwareSkill & Ability to:Communicate effectivelyMaintain confidentialityCollaborate across faculty of various ranks and disciplinesPrioritize daily tasks while advancing long-term goalsHost events and trainingsOrganize an office and manage student employeesMaintain detailed recordsEqual Employment Opportunity StatementNorthern State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Contact InformationWorking ConditionsCognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationProtective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selectedSensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)Working Conditions & ExposuresWorking Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked aboveWorking EnvironmentCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterReference ListOptional Documents