Posting Details

Institution: South Dakota State University

Working Title: Learning Designer I

Posting Number: NFE02861P

Department: SDSU-Instructional Design Services

Physical Location of Position (City): Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a Learning Designer I who is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering faculty with innovative teaching tools. In this role, you’ll collaborate with instructors across disciplines to bring course content to life through interactive media, emerging technologies, and thoughtful instructional design. Your work will directly support student success by helping faculty strengthen teaching and research in both traditional and digital environments. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Instructional Design Services collaborates with faculty to advance teaching and learning through the creative use of instructional design and media. The team provides expertise, training, and resources to support high-quality, engaging courses that leverage technology effectively. Learn more at Instructional Design Services.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and promoting the use of interactive rich media applications to strengthen teaching and research in a device-neutral environment.
• Planning and delivering training workshops on learning media applications, services, and devices.
• Consulting with faculty, staff, and students on designing, developing, integrating, and evaluating course content and instructional media.
• Mentoring faculty on an individual basis to support instructional goals.
• Designing and developing instructional learning media in interactive formats such as HTML5, H5P, and XR, using tools like Camtasia Studio, Panopto, MS Stream, Adobe Suite, GenAI apps, and others.
• Providing training and advanced troubleshooting for video streaming, video conferencing systems (Zoom, MS Teams), and lecture capture applications.
• Recommending hardware and software for the Multimedia Lab, Narration Lab, and Faculty Training Lab.

Benefits:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design or related field completed by application date;
• At least one year of related work and training experience in Higher Education;
• Familiarity with digital media and AI applications (Camtasia, Microsoft Media, Panopto video, Adobe Suite, MS Copilot) for multiple platforms;
• Experience with web-based technologies such as HTML5 and H5P media creation;
• Experience with Learning Management System (D2L, Moodle);
• Evidence of creating innovative and engaging learning materials, as well as developing and delivering training using;
• Fluent in video conferencing system (Zoom, MS Teams);
• Knowledge and skills using Camtasia Studio, Microsoft Stream, H5P media, Panopto for interactive teaching contents development;
• Knowledge and skills in GenAI applications (MS Copilot) and GenAI curriculum integration;
• Effective communication, interpersonal relations, and leadership skills;
• Extensive applied and research knowledge of course design and development, distributed learning technologies, and learning theories; and
• Proven success with course development with learning media integration and supporting various interactive media technologies.

Application Process:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date: 09/23/2025

Closing Date: 10/14/2025

Open Until Filled: No

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Advertised Salary: The minimum starting salary for this position is $50,308 commensurate with qualifications.

Duration of the Term: 12 months

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Appointment Percent: 100

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Appointment Type: Regular

Faculty Status: No

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

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This position requires: No Requirement

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic communityfor families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSUprohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Shouhong Zhang at 605-668-5512 or Shouhong.Zhang@sdstate.edu.