Instructional Designer

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North Carolina Central University is hiring an Instructional Designer. This role involves collaborating with faculty to design, develop, and evaluate instructional programs, improving course design and advancing student learning outcomes through both individual and group faculty development opportunities focused on pedagogy and instructional technology.

Highlights

Collaborate with faculty to integrate higher-order learning strategies into curriculum and improve instructional design.
Consult on design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs and assessment techniques.
Provide development opportunities for faculty on pedagogy, adult learning theory, instructional technology, and online teaching best practices.
Required experience with Blackboard LMS, emerging educational technologies, assessment and evaluation methodologies (preferably Quality Matters), and higher education curriculum design.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency with standard office software, web page editors, graphic software, and basic HTML.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field, and at least three years of instructional design experience preferably in higher education.
Position is full-time, permanent, exempt status within the Division of Extended Studies supporting online education initiatives.
North Carolina Central University offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, health benefits, retirement plans, and employee discounts.
Requires completion of an electronic application; resumes alone are not accepted. Veterans and National Guard preferences require documentation.
Employment is contingent on background checks, verification processes, and compliance with E-Verify.

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Pre-Employment Requirements:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title	IT Instructional/Classroom Support Professional I
Working Title	Instructional Designer
Position Number	819968
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date	09/30/2016
Department Hiring Range	The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category	Professionals
SOC Code	25-9031 - Instructional Coordinators

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Division of Extended Studies is a unit within the Academic Affairs division and is responsible for the administrative oversight of the distance and online education initiatives at NCCU. Extended Studies provides support and resources to faculty for the development, delivery, and assessment of online courses and programs.
Primary Purpose of Position	North Carolina Central University is committed to reaching a diverse student population with a variety of online courses and programs. At NCCU, e-learning is a rapidly growing option in teaching-and-learning. With educational technologies constantly changing, there is a need to have intentional planning, training and development of faculty moving from the traditional face-to-face environment to an online environment. This position will be responsible for assisting faculty online course design and technology integration
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in collaborating with faculty to develop and implement learning outcomes and use analytical tools to identify the pedagogical needs of courses; Experience designing, implementing, and conducting faculty development programs; Ability to develop project timelines; Experience with the Blackboard Learning Management platform; Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social media, mobile devices, Web 2.0 applications, learning analytics); Experience with assessment, evaluation, and educational research methodologies (preferably Quality Matters); Experience in higher education curriculum design; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications and web page editors, graphic software, and basic HTML.
Minimum Education/Experience	Masters degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field. At least three years of instructional design and development work experience (preferably in higher education).
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function	Instructional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Will work as a team member in the Division of Extended Studies. The Instructional Designer works closely with faculty to develop and use appropriate pedagogical and instructional methodologies to integrate higher order learning strategies into the curriculum, improve course instructional design, and effectively advance student-learning outcomes. The Instructional Designer will consult with content faculty and various campus support services on the following: (1) design, development and evaluation of instructional programs, (2) teaching and assessment techniques, and (3) construction of evaluation programs that promote effective teaching and advance student learning outcomes using both formative and summative measures. This position will also provide individual and group development opportunities for faculty focusing on pedagogy, adult learning theory, instructional technology and best practices for creating enhanced learning environments and assessing student learning in the online environment.

Function

Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Will work as a team member in the Division of Extended Studies. The Instructional Designer works closely with faculty to develop and use appropriate pedagogical and instructional methodologies to integrate higher order learning strategies into the curriculum, improve course instructional design, and effectively advance student-learning outcomes.

The Instructional Designer will consult with content faculty and various campus support services on the following: (1) design, development and evaluation of instructional programs, (2) teaching and assessment techniques, and (3) construction of evaluation programs that promote effective teaching and advance student learning outcomes using both formative and summative measures. This position will also provide individual and group development opportunities for faculty focusing on pedagogy, adult learning theory, instructional technology and best practices for creating enhanced learning environments and assessing student learning in the online environment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03474P
Open Date	03/06/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date	03/13/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants	Pre-Employment Requirements: You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State – Health Benefits NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References

Optional Documents

DD-214 (Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC, 27707
Mainline: 919-530-6100

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