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Augusta University is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop innovative asynchronous online courses and programs through collaboration with faculty and staff. The role involves designing engaging instructional experiences, ensuring quality assurance, supporting faculty development, and integrating educational technologies to enhance student learning.

Highlights

Design and develop asynchronous online learning experiences using instructional design principles.
Collaborate with faculty to select and integrate educational technologies and multimedia into courses.
Manage multiple course development projects and update existing courses for contemporary relevance.
Conduct quality assurance by applying rubrics and ensuring compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
Support faculty professional development and provide training on online teaching techniques and technology use.
Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field required; alternatively, bachelor’s degree with two years LMS experience.
Experience in higher education online course development, training facilitation, and multimedia production.
Preferred qualifications include online teaching experience, use of quality assurance rubrics, and facilitation of faculty development.
Technical skills include proficiency with Desire2Learn, Brightspace, Echo360, MS Teams, Adobe Creative Suite, and HTML.
Salary range from $52,500 to $65,600 annually, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Instructional Designer Full Description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Augusta University Online (AU Online) is designed to take the university into the 21st century with advanced learning technologies for AU students. Deploying best-in-class online educational methods, techniques, and models of student support, AU Online is designed to support our faculty in developing leading-edge online instruction.

Focused on fostering a sense of belonging among our online students, and creating exceptionally engaging classroom experiences, our team is committed to extending the reach of AU through advanced marketing and digital technologies. Our close-knit team embraces the values of performance, innovation, and providing a personalized teaming "experience like no other" in online education.

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer (ID) will guide and support the development of innovative online programs and courses through direct consultation with individual faculty and faculty groups regarding online course design, delivery, and quality assurance. The ID will work within AU Online and collaboratively with IT, faculty, staff, and administrators to design, develop, and deliver high quality asynchronous online courses and programs. Each development will effectively integrate active learning activities, technology tools and assessments that enhance student learning to meet both instructional quality and student experience standards.

This individual will assist with quality assurance for AU Online developed courses. They will contribute to the development of processes and procedures that increase consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance of AU Online courses.

The successful candidate will be highly knowledgeable in instructional design, be a creative problem solver, and participate in a spirit of positive support for AU Online's efforts.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

DEVELOP INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Collaborate with colleagues and faculty in the design and development of effective asynchronous online learning.

Employ industry standard practices, learning theory, and design principles to develop high quality learning experiences.
Assist faculty in determining which educational technologies best support their course learning outcomes.
Assist faculty in the development of multimedia to be incorporated into their courses.
Project manage the design and development of multiple online asynchronous courses during each development cycle.
Create high quality and valid assessments which produce artifacts for assessing learning - both formative and summative performances to maximize learner understand and retention of content.
Source/create dynamic content to ensure learners remain engaged.
Review and update existing courses in collaboration with the faculty course developer to ensure contemporary.
Make informed recommendations on changes and adjustments to learning experiences using performance data, and instructor/student feedback as required.
Work closely within the IDEA team resources, websites, and handouts for all training delivery channels.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: Support quality assurance processes for online courses: apply rubrics to evaluate the quality of course design and teaching practice; consult with instructors regarding accessibility of electronic materials, copyright, and compliance with pertinent regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINNG AND CONSULTATIONS: Support the development of faculty training materials and experiences which focus on in the development and teaching of engaging and interactive online courses. Consult with faculty as they incorporate software and educational technology into the development of learning experiences.

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Update and improve skills and knowledge related to the instructional design process, new models of online instruction, and emerging technologies

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of related experience working with a learning management system.

Required Experience
Experience designing learning experiences, facilitating training, and delivering presentations to adult learners
Work in a higher education setting
Experience with online course development and integration of educational technology in the learning environment. Experience with audio and video production

Preferred Qualifications

Several years of experience as a contributing team member
Experience designing asynchronous and synchronous online instruction in higher education
Successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience in higher education
Experience implementing a variety of rubrics and standards for quality assurance purposes
Demonstrated success working with faculty members or other instructional staff to improve teaching and learning
Experience developing and facilitating professional development opportunities for faculty members.
Experience with learning analytics.
Presentation and/or publication in peer-reviewed contexts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Pedagogy:
Apply an appropriate instructional design principles or processes to a given instructional project/problem
Apply quality rubrics to improve course design.

Professional and Interpersonal Communication:
Employ active listening skills - Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written forms
Effectively communication with various groups of faculty members, staff, and others
Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external partners.

Technology:
Guide faculty in creative and effective use of available educational technologies
Assist faculty with the development of multimedia instructional materials
Learn and support new emerging technologies used in the delivery of online courses
Employ a variety of educational technology tools and authoring platforms (e.g., Desire2Learn, Brightspace, Echo360, MS Teams, Adobe Creative Suite)
Functional use of in web-related technologies, including HTML.

Project Management and Team Interactions:
Manage multiple development projects concurrently
Maintain detailed records during development and continuous improvement processes
Employ effective organizational skills
Collaborate with team members as needed

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B10

Salary: Minimum:$52,500/annual - Midpoint:$65,600/annual

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 2/11/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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