We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Academic Technology, the Instructional Designer & Online Learning Specialist provides vision and leadership in the design of online programs and courses. Through collaborations with deans, program directors, faculty, and staff, the Instructional Designer & Online Learning Specialist leverages effective instructional strategies to support students enrolled in online courses, and promotes best practices in LMS use for in-person classes. They consult individually with faculty and collaborate with the Director of Academic Technology to coordinate educational development programming and resources, promoting the integration of online education initiatives into the broader academic goals of the college.

About Endicott College

Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining academic excellence with hands-on learning, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for both students and employees. 

Working at Endicott means joining a close-knit campus community where your contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here.

This role is full-time, and will be required to be on campus a minimum of 3 days a week with the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days a week, as agreed upon with the Reporting Manager.

Key Outcomes

50%:  Improves the quality of online instruction at Endicott

• Provides visionary leadership in the development and implementation of online teaching and learning initiatives across all of our online programs
• Leads the online course design process and the development of online courses, working with teachers to promote effective instructional strategies to improve the performance of students enrolled in online courses
• Designs and promotes the use of Canvas templates, master courses, and blueprints for in-person and online instruction
• Collaborates with deans and program directors on initiatives to improve online instruction
• Liaises with other members of the Academic Technology department to coordinate support and new programs and initiatives
• Stays current with the latest online learning tools and technologies and manages the piloting of new tools in online courses
• Uses Canvas data analytics to collect and report quality assurance metrics

30%:  Provides exceptional education development opportunities for faculty

• In collaboration with the Director of Academic Technology, the Teaching and Learning Committee, and faculty and staff from across campus, develops educational development opportunities for faculty, with an emphasis on online instruction and best uses of the LMS for in-person classes
• Facilitates regular programs for the Academic Technology department, including workshops, trainings, learning communities, and badges
• Consults with faculty who are developing online courses
• Assist faculty redesigning assessments given developments in AI technologies
• Develops online teaching resources, including asynchronous resources, videos, and  credentials (Badge/micro-credentials)
• Supports the continued development of the faculty Canvas page and resources
• Promotes the scholarship of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on online instruction.
• Helps produce a newsletter to share with faculty highlighting Academic Technology initiatives
• Serves on college-wide committees
• Partners with faculty in improving course accessibility. 

20%: Supports Canvas management 

• Participates in monthly calls with Canvas customer service manager, stays current with the latest features in Canvas and promotes their use on campus. 
• Provides additional technical support for Canvas via Freshservice ticketing system and one-on-one meetings. 
• Obtains advanced certifications in Canvas.

Other duties as assigned

Community Engagement

Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings. Show a spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible.

Core Competencies

• Curiosity – an interest in and motivation to learn
• Organization – organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
• Communication Skills – has clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
• Adaptability – shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
• Follow Through – takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
• Customer Service – the employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
• Initiative/Personal Leadership – identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
• Team Player – shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in online and in-person teaching
• Knowledge of learning management systems (preferably Canvas)
• Background in accessibility, usability, experience design, as well as knowledge of instructional design models, strategies, and best practices in online teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and instructional design models as related to online teaching and learning in higher education.
• Ability to build relationships with faculty and staff and collaborate with diverse groups of stakeholders
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in-person environments
• Master’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, or learning engineering preferred 
• Canvas or Instructional Design certification or course work preferred. 

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000–$77,000. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.

*** To be considered for this role, a cover letter is required. In the cover letter, please articulate why you want to be considered for the role, and why working at Endicott College is interesting to you.***