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Cleveland State University

Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer

🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ October 29th, 2026
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Cleveland State University is hiring an Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer. The role involves collaborating with instructional designers and faculty to design online courses and develop web-based and multimedia course materials, providing technical support and training for online learning tools, and supporting students and faculty in the delivery of online education.

Highlights
  • Designs online courses and creates web-based and multimedia instructional materials.
  • Provides technical support and training to faculty and students on online learning systems.
  • Supports development and dissemination of best practices for online learning.
  • Requires proficiency with synchronous/asynchronous course delivery applications, lecture capture systems, and HTML.
  • Experience or training in graphic design, web page/web applications development, and video production.
  • Preferred experience with Blackboard Learn, Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Quality Matters, and accessibility standards.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in online educational materials plus training in pedagogy or instructional design.
  • Works within the CSU Online department and interacts with internal and external customers.
  • Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Salary Grade: 05T under the Professional Staff - SEIU plan.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer
Posting Category Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade 05T
Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department CSU Online
Department Description
Position Location Main Campus
FTE 1
Job Summary
Works with instructional designers and faculty to design online courses and create web-based and/or other course materials, integrating available current computer and multimedia technology. Member of team that provides support for the development of online learning courses and materials, as well as dissemination of best practices. Assists with development of materials, resources and processes to support students in online learning courses and programs. Provides technical support and training to faculty and students for the use of online learning tools and systems. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one year full-time experience, or equivalent, in online educational materials. Postsecondary training in pedagogy, instructional design, and/or best practices for elearning. Experience or training in graphic design and web page/web applications development.
Experience with applications for synchronous and asynchronous online course delivery, lecture capture systems, HTML.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design or related field. Experience in online course design for higher education. Experience with Blackboard Learn, Lecture capture technologies, and online learning authoring applications such as Articulate or Adobe Captivate. Familiarity with Quality Matters, Federal section 508 & W3C standards and accessible design techniques. Familiar with Copyright and Fair Use.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Skills in online course development, video production, webpage/website development and graphic design/layout.
  • Knowledge of software and hardware used in video production, web design and technology-based instruction including Learning Management Systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as team member. Good communication skills.
Requisition Number PT0703982S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Applications will only be accepted online at (insert link to posting). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by (insert date). All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, (insert name and @ email).


List of documents applicant is required to submit:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
  • Optional – License/Certificate (if applicable)
  • Optional – Unofficial transcript


CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Posted Date 10/27/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Review Begins 11/03/2026
Tentative Start Date
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  2. If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree and one year full-time experience, or equivalent, in online educational materials?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have postsecondary training in pedagogy, instructional design, and/or best practices for elearning?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience or training in graphic design and web page/web applications development?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience with applications for synchronous and asynchronous online course delivery, lecture capture systems, and HTML?
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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