University of Alabama at Birmingham
Instructional Design Specialist Senior
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring an Instructional Design Specialist Senior to support online, blended, and technology-enhanced instruction using the Canvas Learning Management System. The role involves partnering with faculty to develop and maintain course content, ensure accessibility compliance, provide training, and promote effective instructional design throughout the School of Health Professions.
Highlights
- Support faculty teaching online and blended courses as a Canvas LMS specialist.
- Design, develop, and modify course content, assignments, assessments, and learning activities using evidence-based instructional design practices.
- Provide one-on-one consultations, group training, and workshops on Canvas features, instructional strategies, and educational technology.
- Manage semester course preparation activities including content maintenance and term transitions within Canvas.
- Assist faculty in ensuring Title II digital accessibility compliance by reviewing and remediating course materials.
- Promote accessible templates, universal design principles, and inclusive learning best practices.
- Collaborate with Learning Resource Center media services to ensure instructional media accessibility.
- Research and recommend emerging instructional technology tools to enhance student engagement.
- Develop and maintain instructional resources, guides, and documentation for faculty use.
- Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; preferred experience includes supporting Canvas LMS in higher education, knowledge of digital accessibility standards, and direct faculty collaboration.
- Salary range is $55,180 to $89,670.
Instructional Design Specialist Senior Full Description
Job Description - INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR (T235346)
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR - (T235346)
Description INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham The School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to support online, blended, and technology enhanced instruction delivered through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This position serves as a key member of the Instructional Design Support (IDS) team, which administers the SHP Canvas sub account and partners with faculty to ensure course quality, accessibility, and instructional effectiveness. This role is critical to supporting faculty course development, semester to semester course maintenance, and Title II digital accessibility compliance across SHP academic programs. The Instructional Design Specialist works closely with faculty, IDS colleagues, and the Learning Resource Center (LRC) to sustain high quality learning environments that align with UAB and SHP mission, vision, and values.
Key Roles & Responsibilities· Serve as a Canvas LMS specialist supporting faculty teaching online and blended courses within SHP.· Assist faculty with the design, development, and modification of course content, assignments, assessments, and learning activities using evidence based instructional design practices.· Provide one on one faculty consultations, group training, and workshops related to Canvas functionality, instructional design strategies, and educational technology.· Support semester course preparation activities, including course copy, content maintenance, and term transitions within the SHP Canvas sub account.· Assist faculty with Title II digital accessibility compliance, including review and remediation of course materials, documents, instructional media, andCanvas course structure.· Promote the use of accessible templates, universal design principles, and best practices for inclusive learning environments.· Collaborate with LRC media services to ensure instructional media is properly formatted, captioned, and accessible for instructional use.· Track instructional technology trends and recommend emerging tools that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.· Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional resources, guides, and documentation for faculty.· Perform other duties as assigned in support of SHP instructional missions.
Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670
Qualifications Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Canvas LMS in higher education. Demonstrated experience with online or blended course design. Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, ADA/Title II requirements, or universal design for learning (UDL). Experience working directly with faculty in academic environments. Strong organizational, communication, and consultation skills.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics · Researches and evaluates department educational and training requirements.· May provide technical and/or editorial review for development and implementation of interactive websites.· Conducts focus groups, reviews facilities, monitors professional publications, interviews subject matter experts and recommends instructional strategies.· Designs materials, prepares and writes scripts for videotapes, slide presentations, self-instruction and on-line instructional materials.· Designs and writes promotional materials.· Assists medical faculty in preparing lectures and presentations.· May coordinate assignments contracted to outside consultants.· May write and edit articles for professional publications.· May have some supervisory responsibility.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 350000000 SHP Dean's Office
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR - (T235346)
Description INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST SENIOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham The School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to support online, blended, and technology enhanced instruction delivered through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This position serves as a key member of the Instructional Design Support (IDS) team, which administers the SHP Canvas sub account and partners with faculty to ensure course quality, accessibility, and instructional effectiveness. This role is critical to supporting faculty course development, semester to semester course maintenance, and Title II digital accessibility compliance across SHP academic programs. The Instructional Design Specialist works closely with faculty, IDS colleagues, and the Learning Resource Center (LRC) to sustain high quality learning environments that align with UAB and SHP mission, vision, and values.
Key Roles & Responsibilities· Serve as a Canvas LMS specialist supporting faculty teaching online and blended courses within SHP.· Assist faculty with the design, development, and modification of course content, assignments, assessments, and learning activities using evidence based instructional design practices.· Provide one on one faculty consultations, group training, and workshops related to Canvas functionality, instructional design strategies, and educational technology.· Support semester course preparation activities, including course copy, content maintenance, and term transitions within the SHP Canvas sub account.· Assist faculty with Title II digital accessibility compliance, including review and remediation of course materials, documents, instructional media, andCanvas course structure.· Promote the use of accessible templates, universal design principles, and best practices for inclusive learning environments.· Collaborate with LRC media services to ensure instructional media is properly formatted, captioned, and accessible for instructional use.· Track instructional technology trends and recommend emerging tools that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.· Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional resources, guides, and documentation for faculty.· Perform other duties as assigned in support of SHP instructional missions.
Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670
Qualifications Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Canvas LMS in higher education. Demonstrated experience with online or blended course design. Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, ADA/Title II requirements, or universal design for learning (UDL). Experience working directly with faculty in academic environments. Strong organizational, communication, and consultation skills.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics · Researches and evaluates department educational and training requirements.· May provide technical and/or editorial review for development and implementation of interactive websites.· Conducts focus groups, reviews facilities, monitors professional publications, interviews subject matter experts and recommends instructional strategies.· Designs materials, prepares and writes scripts for videotapes, slide presentations, self-instruction and on-line instructional materials.· Designs and writes promotional materials.· Assists medical faculty in preparing lectures and presentations.· May coordinate assignments contracted to outside consultants.· May write and edit articles for professional publications.· May have some supervisory responsibility.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 350000000 SHP Dean's Office
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
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