Posting Details

Posting Number: S13975P

Working Title: Instructional Designer

Department: CAES-Assoc Dean Instruction

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website: https://www.caes.uga.edu/ 

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: Starting at $60,000, Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 08/06/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area 

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title: IT (Information Technology) Professional

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  
• Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Learning Design and Technology
• Two years of experience in a related field

Position Summary

The CAES Instructional Designer plays a key role in advancing the College’s strategic goals for online learning by supporting faculty in the design and delivery of high-quality, accessible online courses and certificate programs. In particular, this position will assist the CAES Director of Online Learning & Educational Technologies with designing and delivering training sessions; work one-on-one with faculty to assist with designing their online courses and consult on course design and implementation issues, incorporating best practices and theories of online curriculum and course design.

This position reports to the CAES Director of Online Learning & Educational Technologies. This position is full time and home based on the Athens Campus. Instructional support and occasional travel to the Tifton and Griffin campuses is expected.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form.
• Write and edit messages and instructional materials that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
• Familiarity with curriculum and course development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, instructional teams, and stakeholders.
• Use active listening skills.
• Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback.
• Author WCAG 2.0 Compliant HTML content.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello).
• Experience with a variety of technology tools (e.g., Desire2Learn, Google Apps, Office365, Kaltura, Adobe CC).
• Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.

Physical Demands

• Light office work
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card?  No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?  No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Design and Development

• Apply instructional design theory, research, and emerging technologies to create effective online learning experiences.
• Design and develop instructional materials aligned with measurable learning objectives.
• Support the design and development of online certificate programs in collaboration with faculty and the Director.
• Create formative and summative assessments to measure student achievement.
• Collect and organize course-level data to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and respond to ethical and legal implications of instructional design.

Percentage of time: 60

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning and Analysis

• Conduct needs assessments to recommend appropriate instructional design strategies.
• Analyze course alignment and recommend improvements to enhance instructional clarity and coherence.
• Define the scope of instructional design projects based on desired outcomes.
• Use data to revise and improve curricula, materials, and learning strategies.

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Management

• Define project scope and goals in alignment with instructional design needs.
• Create and maintain implementation plans for design and revision projects.
• Apply an instructional design process appropriate to the project scope.
• Manage multiple concurrent instructional design projects, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Percentage of time: 15 

Duties/Responsibilities

Support

• Provide consultation for instructional and technical challenges as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting web-based learning technologies for online courses.

Percentage of time: 5 

Duties/Responsibilities

Research

• Stay current with evolving instructional design practices, technologies, and accessibility standards through ongoing professional development

Percentage of time: 5 

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Christy Rich

Recruitment Contact Email: christy.rich@uga.edu 

Recruitment Contact Phone

About Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education. It is also the state's oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things,"​ reflects the university's integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state's and nation's intellectual, cultural and environmental heritage.