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University of Florida

OPS Instructional Designer (Accessibility-Focused)

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Temporary

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ October 29th, 2025

Canvas LMS WCAG

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an OPS Instructional Designer (Accessibility-Focused) to develop and maintain accessible online learning materials. This role involves collaborating with faculty and instructional teams to design courses, ensure compliance with accessibility standards, and support quality assurance of digital educational content.

Highlights
  • Design and revise online courses ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and UF accessibility guidelines.
  • Create and edit course content using the Canvas learning management system.
  • Utilize accessibility tools like SensusAccess and captioning services to produce accessible documents and media.
  • Conduct accessibility audits and report findings to the eLearning, Technology, and Communications department.
  • Support faculty with accessibility best practices and develop training resources.
  • Required knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
  • Enrollment in or completion of a degree program in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
  • Preferred familiarity with LMS such as Canvas and experience with captioning platforms like YouTube Studio and 3Play Media.
  • Compensation is $15.00 hourly.
  • This is a temporary part-time position at the University of Florida's College of Education.