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University of Nebraska - Omaha

Instructional Designer II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Omaha, NE 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K - $65K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ July 17th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Instructional Designer II. The role involves collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver effective online and technology-enhanced courses, as well as providing pedagogical training and staying current with instructional design innovations.

Highlights

  • Collaborate with faculty/SMEs to create engaging, accessible learning activities and assessments that promote critical thinking and student engagement.

  • Support course design improvements using rubrics and feedback for continuous enhancement.

  • Partner with academic technologists to recommend and integrate appropriate instructional technologies.

  • Provide faculty development workshops and training on online teaching, Canvas LMS, and instructional technology integration.

  • Research and apply emerging instructional design theories and educational technologies.

  • Required skills include proficiency with Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), video editing software (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro), HTML, CSS, and application of OSCQR or Quality Matters quality assurance frameworks.

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field plus 3+ years of experience working with faculty in online course development or teaching, and 1+ year higher education experience.

  • Salary range is $56,900 to $65,000 annually, full-time with standard 8-5 M-F schedule.

  • Works within the Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution division, supporting interdisciplinary faculty and course developers.

  • Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with up to two remote days weekly, subject to university policy.