Full-time · On-site
Instructional Designer
This is a pivotal role for an educational professional dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of online higher education. It combines creative course design with strict adherence to federal and accreditation standards, making it ideal for someone who balances technical precision with pedagogical creativity. The focus on Open Educational Resources highlights a commitment to student affordability.
Albany State University · Albany, Georgia, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a pivotal role for an educational professional dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of online higher education. It combines creative course design with strict adherence to federal and accreditation standards, making it ideal for someone who balances technical precision with pedagogical creativity. The focus on Open Educational Resources highlights a commitment to student affordability.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with academic units to build engaging online and hybrid courses
- Ensure all digital content meets ADA/WCAG accessibility standards
- Facilitate workshops for faculty on emerging educational technologies
- Implement Quality Matters standards across the distance learning catalog
- Advocate for the adoption of Open Educational Resources
Essential
- Ability to collaborate with faculty on course design and redesign
- Knowledge of regular and substantive interaction (RSI) integration
- Understanding of SACSCOC accreditation requirements
- Familiarity with federal regulations including ADA and WCAG accessibility
- Experience with quality assurance frameworks such as Quality Matters
- Ability to lead professional development and training sessions
Preferred
- Experience in promoting and integrating Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Background in technology-enhanced course delivery
- Experience working within the University System of Georgia
Key Skills
Instructional DesignCurriculum DevelopmentDigital AccessibilityFaculty TrainingEducational TechnologyProject ManagementOnline Pedagogy
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Medical insurance
- Major medical insurance
- Group life insurance
- Georgia Teachers' Retirement System participation
- Optional Retirement Plan (for exempt employees)
- Social Security coverage
- Tuition Assistance Program (after six months)
Next step
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