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Johnson & Wales University is hiring an Instructional Design & Technology Specialist. The specialist collaborates with faculty to design, develop, and maintain courses across multiple delivery formats while integrating instructional design principles and technology. They also provide training, support, and consultation on instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Highlights

Supports course development and revises courses to meet university standards.
Delivers faculty training on instructional technologies and design principles.
Consults on technology implementation to achieve student learning outcomes.
Troubleshoots instructional technology issues and supports LMS and media tools.
Builds master course shells and monitors online course quality and deadlines.
Requires a master's degree and experience in instructional design and AI tools for course design.
Preferred experience with Blackboard Ultra.
Annual salary of $65,000 with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Works closely with faculty, department staff, and academics.
Must reside within commuting distance of the Providence campus upon hire.

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Job no: 11180
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Instructional Design & Technology, Calendar Year (12-Month), Hybrid

Summary

Works collaboratively with members of the department, faculty, and academics to enhance teaching and learning through the effective integration of instructional design principles and instructional technology

Essential Job Functions

Supports course development, offers training, and maintains the quality and effectiveness of instructional strategies across various delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses
Collaborates with faculty to design and develop new courses and revise existing ones, maintaining they meet university standards and learning outcomes
Develops and delivers faculty development in the effective application of instructional technologies and instructional design principles
Consults with faculty and other department staff on the identification and implementation of appropriate technology and instructional strategies to meet student learning outcomes
Troubleshoots and resolves matters related to instructional technologies for faculty and staff
Provides support to faculty for the learning management system, media tools, and other technologies for teaching
Identifies and assists in implementing innovative and effective learning techniques
Builds master course shells in the learning management system
Monitors online courses to confirm they meet quality standards and deadlines
Stays abreast of new technologies and strategies related to the implementation of instructional technologies and provides analysis and recommendations for improvement
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a master's degree
Moderate amount of experience working in instructional design, learning management systems, faculty support, integrating technology into teaching in an educational setting or other related experience
Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in course design and instruction

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Blackboard Ultra

Compensation: $65,000/annualized

Benefits: This full-time position offers a comprehensive beneﬁts package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance beneﬁts, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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