Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Faculty Resource Center

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Instructional Designer to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range : $ 41,042 - $52,957 annually . Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: The work location for this position is on-site/hybrid eligible .

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education : Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Summary
The focus of this position is to provide primary instructional design support for the University’s six diverse Colleges, to include support for online, hybrid/blended, and face-to-face courses. This position works collaboratively with the Faculty Resource Center staff to support the core mission and goals of the Center.

Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with faculty to design and develop high-quality online, hybrid, hyflex, blended, or in-person courses using core principles of instructional design and adult learning theory
• Incorporate learning theory, instructional design, assessment strategies and current accepted practices in course design
• Integrate current technologies in course design to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve student learning experiences
• Collaborate with FRC team to schedule, organize, and lead quality assurance reviews of online courses
• Collaborate with the FRC development coordinator in the facilitation of workshops, trainings, and web conferences and/or participation in other public events sponsored by the FRC to keep campus informed regarding current industry standards in teaching and learning
• Assist faculty as a trainer, mentor, and administrator of the campus learning management system
• Work collaboratively with the FRC development coordinator to plan, implement, and facilitate faculty training and development programs
• Assist the FRC development coordinator in designing or developing grant opportunities for faculty development, enhancement, or certification in effective teaching practices
• Assist in launching software pilots that enhance online learning
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: January 24th, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: The week of February 3rd, 2025
• Potential start date: March 1st, 2025.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field is required
  
  
• Applicants must have proven experience providing direct instructional design support to higher education faculty especially for online, hybrid, hyflex, or blended learning course development
  
  
• A Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or related field is preferred
  
  
• The ideal candidate will have a foundation in instructional design principles and the ability to apply them
  
  
• Strong candidates will have demonstrated application of pedagogical practices and teaching strategies to enhance learning
  
  
• Proven customer service experience is preferred
  
  
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system is highly desired
  
  
• Experience using quality assurance rubrics for online course improvement is preferred
  
  
• Strong candidates will have online or in-person teaching experience preferably in a university setting
  
  

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as “responsible employees” and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu).

Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.