Assistant Instructional Designer, Center for Distributed Learning

The Opportunity
The Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking to fill two (2), non-tenure-track, 12-month Assistant Instructional Designer (ID) positions. These positions are eligible to participate in the university’s open promotion plan for advancement to a higher rank.
Consistent with UCF Regulation 3.0177, Instructional Designers are non-tenure-track, in-unit faculty whose critical responsibilities encompass three areas of online and blended education at UCF: pedagogical partnerships, faculty development programming, and course quality assurance and designation. Instructional Designers steward the success of online and blended initiatives through these three key areas of responsibility.
Instructional Designers also engage in scholarship and service contributions aligned with the mission and goals of the unit.
General instructional designer duties include, but are not limited to:
Instructor Relationships and Pedagogical Consultation
Establish and maintain supportive and productive working relationships with instructors and academic units to support the design, development, and improvement of online and blended courses. This includes providing both proactive and responsive guidance on instructional and pedagogical strategies, technology innovations, course quality, and effective teaching practices.
Course Design, Development, and Quality Assurance
Apply instructional design models and frameworks, evidence-based strategies, and innovative uses of technology to create and enhance learning experiences in partnership with instructors. This includes developing, co-developing, and/or supporting curation of course materials; coordinating collaborations with other teams involved in content production; and ensuring instructional quality in online and blended environments through quality review, revision, and designation processes.
Faculty Development
Lead the planning, development, and delivery of robust faculty development opportunities that support instructors teaching in online and blended environments. This includes creating resources and facilitating training to communicate and reinforce best practices in teaching and learning, as well as collecting participant feedback and responsively adjusting offerings.
Contribution to Unit Operations and Initiatives
Participate in activities that support the functioning and advancement of the ID team, CDL, and DDL, including strategic planning, process improvement, policy development, and cross-team and/or special initiatives. This includes providing consistent and reliable service to stakeholders and making meaningful individual contributions toward executing projects and meeting unit goals.
Continuous Improvement and Evaluation
Use feedback, data, and evaluation practices to improve courses, instructional strategies, processes, programs, and outcomes. This includes responding to instructor and student feedback and contributing to iteration and improvement of initiatives. Seek and acquire new skills and knowledge to enhance individual contributions and improve project, team, and institutional outcomes.
Project Management and Execution
Manage workflows, ensure projects are completed on time and meet stakeholder expectations. This includes coordinating tasks, maintaining and reporting on progress, and ensuring projects align with strategic goals and stakeholder needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization at the time of application.
A minimum of two years of experience working in online instructional/curriculum design or faculty development, preferably in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of learning theories and instructional design frameworks.
Demonstrated skills in effective communication and presentation.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:
A curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as instructional design or faculty development experience/interest.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Rhiannon Pollard at Rhiannon.Pollard@ucf.edu
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted without an end date may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
This position is located on-site in Research Park (UCF campus) and is not a hybrid or remote job. Work hours are 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, during normal business hours.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
Digital Learning
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular