Instructional Designer

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon. OtP works closely with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO’s overall academic profile. Led by the Provost, OtP is a dynamic office that seeks to attract and support faculty and students from diverse backgrounds. Online education expands the University of Oregon’s educational mission beyond campus, enlarging UO’s reach and amplifying the University’s reputation as a leader in research and teaching.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Online and Distance Education, the Online Education Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and graduate-employee instructors to design pedagogically sound curricula for online courses, giving thoughtful attention to the needs of students who learn in different ways and who come from different backgrounds. By means of group workshops as well as individual faculty consultations, the Instructional Designer will promote quality standards, high-impact educational practices, universal design for learning, and the effective use of technology for teaching and learning. This position works closely with other instructional designers, a video producer, Learning Management System (LMS) specialists, and the Teaching Engagement Program to promote synergistic support for faculty who develop and teach online courses at UO.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.

2 years of professional experience interpreting educational goals and developing effective pedagogical solutions.