Part Time Instructional Designer at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• 25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 19 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

The Instructional Designer will support faculty using instructional design and high-impact best practices to develop quality teaching methods and courses in on-site, online, blended and hybrid learning environments. This position's primary focus will be with online course development. This position will design and implement trainings to enhance faculty knowledge and enthusiasm regarding learning possibilities. This position will coordinate, with faculty, the development and improvement of courses ensuring that projects meet or exceed quality standards.


This position will work as part of a creative and talented team to support students, faculty and staff in the pursuit of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning with technology. As a member of this team, this position will work with students, faculty and staff to provide support for various academic technology services for the campus. As the demand for technology increases, this position is imperative to the mission of the University of North Dakota.

Work collaboratively with UND departments, faculty, and subject matter experts in the consultation and support of instructional pedagogy, design strategies, and academic technologies.

• Work with faculty colleagues who teach courses online to introduce them to and help them apply instructional design methods to the development and delivery of their courses and programs.


• Provide pedagogical and technical support to all instructors and staff who interact with a course including faculty, course developers, adjuncts, GAs/TAs, etc. in the design, development, and delivery of courses.


• Work with faculty, staff, GAs/TAs, etc. to design and create engaging and interactive learning activities for online courses.


• Recommend appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies to determine if students have met desired learning outcomes.


• Recommend active learning strategies that address diverse learning preferences, abilities, and backgrounds.


• Manage the development of online courses from conceptualization through design and ensuring that development is completed on schedule. - Reviewing and ensuring that courses meet or exceed quality standards based on the Course Design Rubric.


• Ensure accessibility standards that have been established for courses and programs are being met.


• Identify and help resolve ethical and legal implications of instructional design (TEACH Act, intellectual property, copyright, ADA‐compliance, etc.). - Recommend best technology and tools to use in courses to meet instructional goals.


• Support and assist in the transition of courses to Blackboard Ultra.

Participate as an active team member within TTaDA and the University as a whole, and other duties as assigned.

• Support the workplace culture of TTaDA by demonstrating the professional conduct and values expected of all team members.


• Maintain a high level of productivity.


• Proactively assist other IDs or notify the Coordinator when you have the capacity to assist others or need assistance.


• Continuously review processes to identify and correct any inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.


• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.


• Participate actively in team meetings, professional development training, and other meetings as assigned.


• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by Coordinator or Directors.

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including collaborating with subject matter experts and instructional designers to help write, design, and develop instructional content


• Knowledge of pedagogical best practices and effective instructional strategies


• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment - collaborative, team-building, and collegial working style


• Ability to work with faculty members across disciplines


• Ability to plan, manage and organize multiple projects at a time


• Ability to enhance and improve efficiency in various teaching & learning settings (on-ground, online, hybrid, blended)


• Ability to provide high level of customer service with a positive, energetic outlook


• Knowledge of Self-Paced course development and instruction

• Master's Degree in Instructional Design or related field


• Two years' experience with design and delivery of instructional products


• One year of experience with Learning Management System


• Experience with teaching and learning in online/distance courses


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Experience working with AI


• Experience in working with faculty a strong asset


• Experience regarding accessibility standards WCAG 2.1 Level AA (April 2026)


• Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving with online technologies