Assistant Instructional Designer

The Opportunity

The Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking to fill two, non-tenure-track, 12-month, Instructional Designers (ID) positions. These positions are eligible to participate in the university’s open promotion plan for advancement to higher rank.

The primary responsibility of the Instructional Designer is to develop and sustain collaborative relationships with online faculty and to support the design, development, and enhancement of online courses. This role includes assisting with curriculum development and the creation of course materials using UCF’s learning management system (LMS) and other designated instructional technologies.

Additionally, the Instructional Designer is responsible for all phases of instructional and curriculum design—including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation—to support the delivery of effective and efficient professional development programming. These efforts are intended to assist faculty in transitioning courses to the online environment and to promote the overall quality of online instruction at the University of Central Florida. Instructional Designers also engage in research-informed professional development activities and contribute through service.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides pedagogical consultation services to online faculty, including but not limited to coaching, mentoring, and encouraging online teaching and learning best practices.

• Serves as a course designer on behalf of faculty using UCF’s LMS and other specified software. Designs and develops instructional content and materials as necessary.

• Acts as liaison between faculty/departments and other CDL teams specific to pedagogy, professional development curriculum and courses, and change management.

• Assists in developing and implementing instructional design strategies in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

• Conducts and/or assists with research to evaluate and improve digital learning at UCF.

• Participates in strategic planning to ensure alignment and attainment of team goals and objectives, as well as to enhance communication between and among CDL teams.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.

• 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/. 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: Anita Gabbard at Anita.Gabbard@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

This is an auxiliary funded position and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ 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. 

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. 

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.