Morgan State University
Instructional Designer
🇺🇸 Hybrid - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $70K - $82K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ September 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Design, develop, and maintain online, hybrid, and enhanced learning experiences across disciplines.
- Support the use of the Canvas learning management system within Morgan Online.
- Ensure courses adhere to Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards.
- Evaluate and improve courses based on Quality Matters quality standards.
- Research and implement emerging technologies and online learning tools.
- Manage multiple projects and participate in campus-wide digital learning initiatives.
- Master’s Degree required in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years instructional design experience in higher education, corporate, government, or nonprofit sectors.
- Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate degree, Quality Matters certification, and experience in workforce development or professional training design.
- Salary range from $70,000 to $82,000 annually, funded by state support.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Posting Details
Division | Divison of Academic Affairs
Department | Office of Academic Affairs
Work Status | Full Time
Position Category | Staff
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Range | Exempt
Salary Range | $70,000 - $82,000/ year
Fund Source | State Support
Job Summary | The Instructional Designer leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of online and hybrid courses at Morgan State University. The role supports strategic digital learning initiatives, ensures compliance with distance education standards, promotes instructional quality through faculty collaboration, and drives innovation through the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
Job Duties | Instructional Designers will work as part of a team in Morgan Online to support the use of the learning management system (LMS) Canvas.Collaborate in designing, developing, and maintaining online, remote, hybrid, and enhanced learning experiences across various disciplines.Ensure courses and content meet Universal Design for learning and accessibility standards. Assist in evaluating and improving online courses based on nationally recognized (Quality Matters) quality standards.Research emerging technologies, evolving standards, new applications, and online learning tools for further evaluation and implementation. Track, prioritize, and communicate about multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.Participate in and support campus-wide initiatives and projects. Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Requested Minimum Qualifications | Education:
A Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of instructional design experience in higher education, corporate, government, or nonprofit settings is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration | Preferences:Doctorate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.Quality Matters certification (APPQMR, Peer Reviewer, or Master Reviewer).Experience in workforce development, credentialing, or professional training design.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
Number of Vacancies | 1
Job Open Date | 09/10/2025
Application Review Date |
Job Close Date | 10/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please enter three professional references on the References page of the application.
Supplemental Questions
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- * Do you have a Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least 5 years of instructional design experience in higher education, corporate, government, or nonprofit settings?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If the answer is yes, please list the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Portfolio
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