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Northwest Nazarene University is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves collaborating with faculty to design, develop, and deliver engaging, high-quality instructional materials, while implementing best practices in course design, pedagogy, and instructional technology to enhance student learning experiences.

Highlights

Design and develop online and hybrid courses in partnership with faculty.
Create and maintain course development processes aligned with instructional best practices.
Provide guidance on curriculum development, assessment, and course organization.
Develop and deliver training on instructional design and technology integration.
Create accessible multimedia content and promote universal design principles.
Proficient in learning management systems, particularly Canvas; familiar with multimedia tools like Articulate and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Required: Bachelor's degree in education or related field, 2+ years instructional design experience, knowledge of ADDIE or backward design.
Preferred: Master's degree in instructional design or related field, 3+ years higher education experience, expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG).
Role supports faculty in integrating technology and evaluates course effectiveness for continuous improvement.
Compensation dependent on education and experience; comprehensive benefits package included.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer
Nampa, ID • Teaching & Learning Center

Job Type

Full-time

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Teaching & Learning Center

Instructional Designer

Description of Position

The Instructional Designer is a full-time staff position responsible for supporting faculty in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, engaging, and inclusive instructional materials. This role collaborates with faculty, staff, and academic leadership to implement best practices in course design, innovative pedagogy, and instructional technology to enhance student learning experiences.

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with faculty to design and develop online and hybrid courses aligned with instructional best practices.
Creates and maintains processes and procedures related to online course development aligned with best practices.
Provides guidance on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and course organization.
Develops and delivers training sessions and workshops on instructional design and technology integration.
Creates engaging and accessible multimedia content for use in instructional materials.
Evaluates and recommends instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
Supports faculty in integrating the learning management system (Canvas) and other digital tools into their courses.
Conducts ongoing assessments of course effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvements.
Promotes and implements accessibility standards and universal design principles in all course materials.
Serves as a resource for faculty on emerging trends in instructional design and technology.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, educational technology, or a related field or a non-related bachelor’s degree with a professional/graduate certificate in instructional design.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in instructional design or curriculum development.
Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle).
Experience designing accessible and inclusive instructional materials.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of instructional design models, such as ADDIE or backward design
The University requires that all staff members be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum & instruction, or a related field.
3+ years experience in instructional design or related roles in higher education
Experience in developing courses for online and hybrid delivery formats.
Familiarity with multimedia creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite, or Camtasia).
Experience applying universal design principles and WCAG accessibility standards.
Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in instructional design and educational technology.

Compensation

The salary will be determined based on the educational background and experience of the candidate. NNU’s benefits package includes health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical experiences, and an excellent retirement plan.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following:

Letter of interest
NNU Application
Resume
Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
Statement of Faith
Two (2) reference letters from professional associates
One (1) letter of reference from current pastor

Send or email completed application packet to:

Office of Human Resources

Northwest Nazarene University

623 S. University Blvd.

Nampa, ID 83686

Phone: (208) 467-8036

Email: [email protected]

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of religion. (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).

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