Instructional Designer

  • Shepherd University
  • Shepherdstown, West Virginia
  • Full Time
Posting Information Posting Number:
S401P

Working Title:
Instructional Designer

FLSA:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Non-Classified

Advertised Salary:
$45,000 - $55,000

Position Status:
Full Time

Appointment Length:
12 Months

Department:
Academic Affairs

Job Summary/Basic Function:
- Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes

- Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses

- Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices

- Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required

- Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification

Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies and stakeholders of all levels, in a fast- paced, dynamic work environment

- Knowledge of current and emerging instructional strategies and best practices, and proven ability to adapt and learn new procedures, process, and technology.

- Knowledge of pedagogical issues related to online teaching and learning as well as current and emerging technologies from an instructional design perspective.

- Demonstrated ability to train one-on-one and in a group setting, as well as the ability to collaborate with faculty remotely as well as face-to-face.

- Ability to exercise independent judgment and solve problems in creative and productive ways

- Experience with current learning management systems and online course tools in higher education.

- Experience with web-based tools and technologies and online conferencing software (e.g. VoiceThread, Zoom,).

- Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); preferred knowledge of other MS tools such as Teams, Sharepoint, etc.

- Knowledge of basic HTML , basic image manipulation software, such as Fireworks or Photoshop.

- Experience with content creation tools such as, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate Articulate Storyline, and Rise preferred but not required.

- Basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types, and formats.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Learning Engineering, or related field preferred

Six years experience in instructional design preferred

Experience with Brightspace LMS preferred

Posting Date:
05/13/2026

Close Date:

Special Instructions Summary:

Job Duties Description of Job Duties:
- Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes

- Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses

- Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices

- Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required

- Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification

Job ID: 521019629
Originally Posted on: 5/13/2026

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