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Evangel University

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ May 13th, 2025

Canvas LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Evangel University is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves working collaboratively with subject matter experts to design, implement, and improve online educational content in alignment with the university's mission. The candidate will utilize instructional design theories and work with Canvas LMS to enhance online courses and mentor faculty on best practices for online education. 

Highlights 
  • Collaborate with faculty to design and improve online courses using media tools.
  • Provide administration and support for Canvas LMS.
  • Develop digital resources for effective LMS use.
  • Master's Degree in instructional design or related field required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
  • Experience in online course development and using Canvas is preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience, with higher education experience preferred.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer
Active - Staff full-time
SPRINGFIELD, MO, US

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

JOB TITLE: Instructional Designer
DEPARTMENT: Digital Learning
REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Learning
CLASSIFICATION: Administrative Faculty/Full-Time

The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with subject matter experts and align with Evangel University’s mission, applying instructional design theories and methods to design, implement, evaluate, and improve online activities, courses, and programs. Instructional Designers Understand andragogy and work with Canvas LMS.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Provide administration and tier one support for all users for Evangel’s learning management system (CANVAS) and other integrated technologies.
  • Work collaboratively with faculty to design and improve online courses using media creation tools. 
  • Mentor faculty in best practices for course management and learner engagement. 
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend educational technologies for use in online courses. 
  • Evaluate online courses according to best practices in online education and HLC requirements. 
  • Maintain currency with features and roadmaps for Canvas and other integrated technologies.
  • Develop and maintain digital resources to explain and demonstrate effective use of the LMS and related technologies.  
  • Develop and manage improvement plans for Evangel’s online courses and programs. 
  • Assist in the development of on-demand extra-curricular training and resources for online faculty and students. 
  • Assist with institutional research reporting and data analysis, as needed. 
  • Provide exceptional customer service.   

QUALIFICATIONS:  
  • Master’s Degree or higher in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology or related field. 
  • Understanding of online andragogical approaches and the uniqueness of digital learning, both from a faculty and student perspective. 
  • Proficiency using a variety of digital learning technologies and strategies to create engaging and effective educational experiences. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite) 
  • Ability to work collaboratively to efficiently manage a project to completion. 
  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. 
  • Preferred candidate bilingual in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE:  
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education, instructional design or related field. Higher education experience is preferred. 
  • Experience in developing online courses and/or teaching online. 
  • Experience using Canvas preferred.

Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify program.