Instructional Designer I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K - $65K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ April 8th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Instructional Designer I to collaborate with faculty and other creative professionals in developing innovative and accessible online courses. The role involves leading course production, ensuring pedagogical integrity, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical support to enhance the quality of UF Online programs.

Highlights

Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, graphic designers, videographers, and educational technologists to design and produce online courses.
Lead complex course builds and mentor junior staff involved in course production.
Maintain and update existing UF Online courses, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to copyright and university standards.
Provide technical support including assistance with Canvas course shells and content updates.
Write instructional text, scripts, and perform basic graphic design using Photoshop and Canvas Design Tools.
Utilize instructional design principles such as Bloom’s Taxonomy, Adult Learning Theory, and Mayer’s Multimedia Design Principles to develop learning activities and assessments.
Manage project documentation and timelines using project management tools.
Required qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree with two years experience.
Preferred skills: Background in online learning, instructional design, graphic/visual design, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually.