Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $83,000.00 Annually

Senior Instructional Designer serves as the primary design partner for an assigned cluster of academic programs, working directly with faculty to convert existing courses to the new 7- week session format, improve instructional quality, and integrate AI-enhanced learning strategies developed in coordination with the Lead Instructional Designer.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty in assigned school cluster to redesign graduate courses for the 7- week accelerated session format, ensuring learning outcomes are preserved and enhanced.
• Apply backward design principles to restructure course modules, assignments, and assessments for compressed delivery while maintaining academic rigor.
• Build and maintain course templates in Canvas LMS that reflect best practices in online and hybrid pedagogy.
• Implement AI-enhanced design patterns (developed in collaboration with the Lead ID) including AI-assisted tutoring integrations, automated feedback mechanisms, and adaptive content sequencing.
• Conduct faculty consultations and training workshops on effective use of Canvas, Microsoft Teams, and approved AI tools for instruction.
• Perform regular course quality reviews using established rubrics (e.g., Quality Matters, internal CITL standards) and support continuous improvement cycles.
• Ensure all course designs meet ADA/Section 508 accessibility standards and MSCHE accreditation expectations.
• Contribute secondary-specialty expertise to projects across all four schools as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience, with demonstrated work in online or hybrid course development.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS (course building, module design, analytics).
• Experience designing courses for accelerated or compressed formats.
• Working knowledge of AI tools for education (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude for content scaffolding, AI-powered quiz generators, automated rubric scoring) and a demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.
• Strong faculty collaboration skills with experience navigating shared governance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in STEM, healthcare, or applied sciences higher education environments.
• Familiarity with MSCHE, ABET, CCNE, or other relevant accreditation frameworks.
• Video/multimedia production skills (Panopto, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with competency-based education or micro-credentialing.

About Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

About Organization

Harrisburg University offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields for a diversity of student learners. By integrating experiential learning with business mentors and internships, we educate career-minded individuals in nationally critical science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers, giving them the tools to succeed in a 21st century knowledge-based economy. Our mission also includes a dedication to create, attract and expand economic opportunities in the region.