What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist I, Instructional Design - (3- Positions) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02185 Job Title Specialist I, Instructional Design - (3- Positions) Position Number 109008, 109437, 109805 FTE .43 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Hourly Pay Rate: $ 31.25 - $33.65 (positions are PT -15-hours per week, calendar year, limited to 06/26/2027 with possible extension) Status Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Provost for Academic Affairs Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
The positions are part-time (15 hours per week), calendar year, limited to 06/26/2027 with possible extension.
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Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 8, 2026. Applications received after August 8, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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The positions are immediately eligible for a remote work schedule.
Position Summary
Assist faculty with the design of fully online courses of the highest possible quality.
Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty.
Assist faculty in the development of learner-centered materials and other course materials for use primarily in online courses. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty, online programs, and administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to refine existing and design new courses to ensure the best practices for online course design and instruction are embedded into the learning experience:
Develop instructional strategies using multimedia and current Web capabilities within the course platforms.
Consult with faculty on new instructional initiatives and provide implementation of these technologies within the Brightspace platform for all courses within their jurisdiction.
Facilitate faculty training on effective implementation of learning technologies in online course design and instructions.
Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Online Education & Instructional Design and/or Specialist Il, Instructional Design to complete URI Online initiatives as assigned.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as required.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, learning management systems and spreadsheet software; multimedia hardware and software, web development;
courseware development; Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; video conferencing. Brightspace.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
PREFERRED:
EEO Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16871
Posting Number SF02185 Job Title Specialist I, Instructional Design - (3- Positions) Position Number 109008, 109437, 109805 FTE .43 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Hourly Pay Rate: $ 31.25 - $33.65 (positions are PT -15-hours per week, calendar year, limited to 06/26/2027 with possible extension) Status Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Provost for Academic Affairs Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
The positions are part-time (15 hours per week), calendar year, limited to 06/26/2027 with possible extension.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 8, 2026. Applications received after August 8, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The positions are immediately eligible for a remote work schedule.
Position Summary
Assist faculty with the design of fully online courses of the highest possible quality.
Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty.
Assist faculty in the development of learner-centered materials and other course materials for use primarily in online courses. Provide instructional design and instructional technology services and support to faculty, online programs, and administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to refine existing and design new courses to ensure the best practices for online course design and instruction are embedded into the learning experience:
Develop instructional strategies using multimedia and current Web capabilities within the course platforms.
Consult with faculty on new instructional initiatives and provide implementation of these technologies within the Brightspace platform for all courses within their jurisdiction.
Facilitate faculty training on effective implementation of learning technologies in online course design and instructions.
Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Online Education & Instructional Design and/or Specialist Il, Instructional Design to complete URI Online initiatives as assigned.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as required.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, learning management systems and spreadsheet software; multimedia hardware and software, web development;
courseware development; Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; video conferencing. Brightspace.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
- Minimum of two years of web and multimedia development experience, OR, Minimum of two years of experience in online teaching and/or online training.
- Demonstrated experience working with faculty on course design & development for distance learning.
- Demonstrated experience working with faculty on blended learning courses and programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of instructional design theory, instructional design principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and/or accessibility principles.
- Demonstrated experience creating online courses and programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic fully online and blended course delivery technology areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emerging multimedia and other technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work with new and unfamiliar technologies.
- Demonstrated experience with the online learning platform (such as Brightspace).
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Applications.
- Demonstrated experience in video conferencing and web development tools (such as
- Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
EEO Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16871
Salary : $31 - $34