University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Associate Instructional Designer - Digital Learning
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hiring an Associate Instructional Designer - Digital Learning. This role involves collaborating with faculty and instructional designers to create and enhance online courses, applying instructional design principles, and utilizing educational technologies to develop effective and accessible learning materials.
Highlights
- Support faculty with course material development, formatting, assessment creation, and course organization.
- Maintain course content by updating links, assignments, and third-party assets.
- Troubleshoot issues related to digital learning templates, including basic HTML.
- Ensure online course accessibility compliance with Department of Justice guidelines.
- Create interactive content using tools such as H5P and Storyline.
- Employ various technologies and content authoring tools to enhance instruction.
- Provide troubleshooting and support to faculty and subject matter experts on educational technology.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, technology, or a related field, with experience in educational technology development or education.
- Master’s degree in instructional design or related fields preferred.
- Compensation aligns with University of Tennessee Market Range 10.
Associate Instructional Designer - Digital Learning Full Description
Associate Instructional Designer - Digital Learning - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Description
The Associate Instructional Designer will be a critical player in driving course development and innovation, working closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and senior instructional designers to design, develop, and enhance online learning experiences. In this role, you will independently apply instructional design principles and utilize a range of educational technologies to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning materials that elevate the quality of online education.
Responsibilities
Course Development & Maintenance
- Provide direct support to faculty in the development and creation of learning materials, particularly related to content formatting, assessment creation and course organization, in alignment with learning objectives as directed. Partner with course development team.
- Provide start-of-term support to faculty in preparation for each teaching session, including keeping links current, ensuring seamless access to third-party assets/embeds, and updating dates and deadlines for assignments.
- Provide front-line troubleshooting to faculty for resolving issues with Digital Learning course templates, including basic html.
- Lead DL’s efforts to maintain compliance with US Dept of Justice guidelines for accessibility within online courses, including applying accessibility standards and quality assurance protocols in the creation of materials, as well as the conversion/optimization of older materials.
- Lead file conversions when needed to maintain continuity of operations between shifting vendors/use of third-party materials.
- Collaborate with senior instructional designers and faculty in creating engaging and interactive content, including creating and updating assets through H5P, Storyline, etc.
Technology Assistance and Enhancement
- Diagnose, recommend and utilize effective and creative uses of technology to enhance instruction.
- Employ content authoring tools, document creation applications, presentation tools, and other technology resources to develop custom products.
- Test relevant technologies for adoption by Course Production unit.
Educational Technology Troubleshooting
- Provide troubleshooting, technology, documentation, and event information support to faculty and subject matter experts.
- Build familiarity with, and stay current on, best practices, learning theories, and instructional technologies, incorporating these into content standards and learning objectives.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree instructional design, education, technology, learning science, or related field
- Experience providing educational technology development services, or formal or informal education, whether in a full-time or part-time (e.g. graduate assistantship) capacity
- Or, any equivalent combination of experience or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred Experience:
- Master’s degree in instructional design, online education, ed tech, learning science, or related field.
Work Location
- Knoxville, TN
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR 10
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
- For full consideration, applicants must attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references, in addition to completing the applicant file to the Human Resources online application system, DASH. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.
- Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. DL_UT
About The College/Department/Division
Digital Learning at UT, is a unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.
Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
Job Info
- Job Identification
- 7129
- Job Category
- Teaching & Learning
- Posting Date
- 02/25/2026, 05:55 AM
- Job Schedule
- Full time
- Locations
- 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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