What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College?
Description
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), a Catholic liberal arts institution founded by the Sisters of Providence, seeks a collaborative and innovative Instructional Designer to support the development of high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences across all modalities—online, hybrid, and face-to-face. The Instructional Designer works closely with faculty, academic leadership, and support staff to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning through sound instructional design principles, technology integration, and pedagogical innovation.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise courses that align with institutional learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Support the effective use of the College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and other instructional technologies.
- Provide training, consultation, and resources to faculty in areas such as course design, assessment, online pedagogy, and digital tools.
- Develop and maintain templates, guides, and multimedia resources that promote consistency and quality in course delivery.
- Partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning, Academic Affairs, and Information Technology to advance initiatives in teaching excellence and innovation.
- Ensure all course materials meet accessibility and copyright compliance standards.
- Support evaluation and continuous improvement of online and hybrid programs through data collection, analysis, and faculty feedback.
- Stay current on trends and research in instructional design, learning science, educational technology, and higher education pedagogy.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support academic quality and student success.
Supervision:
- Student Assistants and Academic Peers
Working Conditions:
This position is full-time and may allow for limited remote or hybrid work, depending on institutional needs. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for faculty training or special projects
Requirements
Required:
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing online and hybrid courses in a higher education setting.
- Proficiency with learning management systems (preferably Canvas), multimedia tools, and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, Section 508, WCAG).
- Strong understanding of instructional design models such Quality Matters, or Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Familiarity with Catholic and liberal arts educational traditions.
- Experience developing faculty training or professional development programs.
- Knowledge of assessment design, data-informed improvement, and emerging educational technologies.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and commitment to SMWC’s mission and values.
- Résumé or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.