Instructional Design Associate

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Instructional Design Associate. The role involves providing instructional design and course development support to faculty for online courses, coordinating the McCausland Innovation Track IV grantee cohort, and performing related duties as assigned.

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Provide instructional design and online course development support to faculty.

Assist with administration and coordination of the McCausland Innovation Track IV grantee cohort.

Use instructional design and technology tools including Blackboard, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Zoom.

Part-time position offering 10 hours per week at $20 per hour.

Requires a graduate degree in educational technology or a related field.

Minimum 1 year teaching experience and 1 year instructional design or course development support experience.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Reports to the Director of Assessment and Distributed Learning within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Employment duration from June 30, 2025, to June 26, 2026, with no benefits provided.

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This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Posting Number	TMP01233PO26
Job Code Title	Administrative Coordinator I
Advertised Title	Instructional Design Associate
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS College of Arts and Sciences
Salary	$20.00 per hour
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Part Time
Hours per Week	10
Work Schedule	Weekly schedule will be decided upon in consultation with the supervisor. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category	Administrative

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under the supervision of the Director of Assessment and Distributed Learning, this position will provide instructional design and course development support to faculty developing courses for online delivery, assist with administration and coordination of the McCausland Innovation Track IV grantee cohort, and perform all other duties as assigned. This 10-hour per week position will run from June 30, 2025 – June 26, 2026. Pay is $20/hour, with no benefits provided.
Qualifications	Graduate degree in educational technology or a closely related field. 1 year of teaching experience and 1 year of experience in instructional design or course development support. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in instructional design and technology tools, including Blackboard, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Zoom, etc. Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Advertised Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Assessment and Distributed Learning, this position will provide instructional design and course development support to faculty developing courses for online delivery, assist with administration and coordination of the McCausland Innovation Track IV grantee cohort, and perform all other duties as assigned.

This 10-hour per week position will run from June 30, 2025 – June 26, 2026. Pay is $20/hour, with no benefits provided.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in educational technology or a closely related field.
1 year of teaching experience and 1 year of experience in instructional design or course development support.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in instructional design and technology tools, including Blackboard, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date	07/13/2026
Proposed End Date	07/12/2027
Job Open Date	06/29/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208760
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

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