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Instructional Designer

College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Design
North Charleston, SC, USA · Charleston, SC, USA
USD 57,334-70k / year
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
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Instructional Designer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title Instructional Designer
Position Type Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty
Pay Band 7
Level 1
Department Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Job Purpose
The Instructional Designer will work with faculty and programs to enhance the quality of online courses by developing and implementing a quality assurance program consistent with Quality Matters.
Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience: 3 years of directly relevant work experience required in higher education, including experience assessing online course curriculum design using the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) or Quality Matters design and evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Advanced degree (EdD or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Experience: 5 years of directly relevant work experience required. At least 3 years of
    higher education experience in faculty development or instructional design with
    increasing levels of complexity and/or responsibility strongly preferred
    including experience assessing online course curriculum design using the Online
    Learning Consortium (OLC) or Quality Matters design and evaluation
    processes
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate many of the following preferred qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design)
  • Successful design of online courses in a higher education context
  • Experience teaching credit-bearing higher education courses
  • Extensive knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies and design approaches, and experience applying this knowledge in classroom teaching and/or design work
  • Familiarity or experience with project management and/or assessment
  • Ability to write and edit html code
  • Familiarity with intentional use of generative AI for course design
  • Familiarity with accessible course design informed by Quality Matters components and digital accessibility consistent with WCAG standards.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
  • Readiness to take initiative, be self-directed, and apply creativity in accomplishing objectives Eagerness to grow, learn, and develop new skills
  • Eagerness to contribute to highly collaborative and team-based work
  • Preferred Certifications: Quality Matters Certified Higher Ed Peer Reviewer, Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate, Applying the QM Rubric Course, OLC Online Teaching Certificate, and/or similar.
Additional Skills and Abilities include:
  • Demonstrating a track record of applying instructional design principles and best practices to the development of college-,graduate,- and doctoral-level courses in online, hybrid and face-to-face course modalities.
  • Working with faculty and consult with academic leadership on pedagogy and course design, development, delivery, and instructional technologies to create and implement effective online learning experiences that engage and support students, including the development of a quality assurance program for online education programs rooted in Quality Matters.
  • Design, develop, and facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty on pedagogy and andragogy and instructional technologies for faculty teaching online courses.
  • Engage in tasks related to course development, including designing, building, revising, and assessing course components.
  • Collaborate with university support staff to promote instructional support initiatives.
  • Create shared resources on pedagogy, course design and instructional technologies for faculty stored on the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning website.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with faculty and across schools and with division of Information Technology to develop high-quality online courses.
  • Proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning, including familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and online course development tools.
  • Solid knowledge of accessibility standards and practices to ensure that all online courses are inclusive and accessible to all students based on best practices outlined in the WCAG standards.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and the quality of work is maintained at a high standard.
  • Maintain competency in innovative strategies and best practices in educational development.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
May be required to work flexible hours scheduled during peak times.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary *$57,334 - $70,000
Posting Date 07/17/2025
Closing Date 08/25/2025
Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number 2025094
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16871

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
Creates program-level course shells and curating online resources. Provides professional development opportunities for faculty on best practices in online teaching. Develop and implement a quality assurance program for online education rooted in Quality Matters (QM). Work with CETL Director, the Coordinator for Online Education & e-Learning, and Information Technology Training Support staff to prepare faculty to develop/modify courses for QM review, providing feedback and recommendations to faculty.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 50
Activity
Works with the Digital Accessibility Working Group to support institutional efforts to ensure all online courses are inclusive and accessible to all students in accordance with WCAG standards and pertinent federal regulations. Provide training and support to faculty on accessibility best practices.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 30
Activity
Works closely with CETL Director and CETL Online Education & e-Learning Coordinator to consult with and support faculty and academic leadership to understand their needs and goals for online education. Provide guidance and support in the development and implementation of online academic programs to set them on a trajectory for QM certification. Facilitate workshops and training sessions for faculty on best practices in online education.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  3. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3
  4. Form DD 214
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