Specialist I, Instructional Design

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $31 - $34 per Hour 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ July 28th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Specialist I, Instructional Design to support faculty in designing high-quality fully online courses. This role involves collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to develop learner-centered materials, implementing instructional technology within the Brightspace platform, and providing training and consulting to enhance online course delivery.

Highlights

Assist faculty in designing fully online and blended courses using best instructional design practices.
Develop instructional strategies utilizing multimedia and current web technologies.
Consult and train faculty on implementing learning technologies within Brightspace.
Provide support for online education initiatives alongside the Online Education leadership team.
Proficient with learning management systems like Brightspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and multimedia/web development tools such as Articulate 360.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field and at least two years of web/multimedia development or online teaching experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design theory, learning theory, accessibility, and online/blended course development.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with experience working with diverse populations.
Positions are part-time (15 hours/week), exempt, limited term through June 26, 2027, with possible extension; hourly pay rate ranges from $31.25 to $33.65.
Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field is preferred but not required.