Sr Instructional Designer- AI Enhanced Learning
Department: Education Innovation & Tech
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Description:
This position is 100% On-Site located at the University of Houston.
Provides advanced instructional design expertise with a strong emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and course development. Partners with faculty to design high-quality, innovative learning experiences that leverage AI tools, generative technologies, and data-informed pedagogy. Leads university-wide initiatives that expand the use of AI-enabled instructional technologies, supports faculty adoption of emerging tools, and supervises staff engaged in instructional innovation.
- Design, develop, and deliver AI-enhanced training, workshops, and seminars for faculty and staff, including support for responsible and effective integration of AI into instructional practices.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for instructional design with AI, providing consultation on pedagogical models, course redesign, AI-supported assessment, and emerging technologies.
- Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new AI-driven educational tools and platforms; participate in procurement and implementation decision-making for academic technologies.
- Troubleshoot technical and operational issues related to AI platforms, learning technologies, and digital learning environments.
- Train faculty on new academic software and AI-enabled instructional technologies and directs the work of graduate assistants supporting instructional technology and course design.
- Research and collaborate with faculty to develop innovative teaching experiences, including AI-supported content creation, adaptive learning models, and automation of instructional tasks where appropriate.
- Represent the University at conferences and events focused on instructional design, learning innovation, and artificial intelligence in higher education.
- Collaborate with instructional designers across the University of Houston System to advance AI-aligned instructional practices and resources.
- Provide leadership in system-wide instructional design meetings, contributing expertise on AI integration and learning technology strategy.
- Coordinate University-wide projects and initiatives that expand the use of AI in teaching, learning, and instructional technology.
- Perform other job-related duties as required, projects and initiatives.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
MQ: Education:
- Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge.
- Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master’s degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
- Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
- Experience in higher education preferred.
The following documents are required:
- Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
- Resume
- Salary History
- Transcript
- Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE:
- We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you before contacting any of your references.
- References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.