Instructional Designer - College of Business and Economics

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Position Title: Instructional Designer - College of Business and Economics

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist III

Job Duties: Attention: The College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Instructional Designer (Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist III, TL009).

Job Details: The Instructional Designer serves as a strategic partner and expert pedagogical consultant to faculty and academic units within the College of Business and Economics (CoBE). This position applies advanced instructional design principles, learning theories, and user-experience standards to support the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality learning experiences across face-to-face, hyflex, and online modalities. Operating within the CoBE Tech team, the individual in this role acts as a primary pedagogical and educational technology resource, collaborating with instructional staff to implement effective assessment strategies, select appropriate instructional technologies, and ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Online Education & Technology at the College of Business and Economics. This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Staff position.

Key Job Responsibilities: 1. Instructional Design & Pedagogical Consultation ●       Consult with faculty on the application of learning theories, instructional design models, and evidence-based teaching strategies to develop engaging, learner-centered business education courses ●       Guide instructors in aligning measurable learning outcomes with course activities, structural sequencing, and robust, authentic assessment methodologies ●       Consult with faculty on the ethical integration of Generative, Agentic, and other relevant AI tools (e.g., LLMs, specialized business simulators) into coursework, assisting them in developing clear classroom AI policies and innovative, "AI-active" or "AI-resistant" assessment models ●       Use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate course mapping, draft creative case-study scripts, and generate diverse practice question pools aligned with professional accreditation standards ●       Conduct systematic quality reviews of new and existing courses using recognized quality assurance rubrics (e.g., Quality Matters) ●       Ensure all instructional materials, course layouts, and digital media adhere strictly to federal, state, and institutional accessibility guidelines (ADA, Section 508, and Universal Design for Learning principles)

2. Multimedia Production & Technology Integration ●       Collaborate directly with the CoBE Tech media production team to coordinate the design and seamless integration of high-quality visual graphics, animations, podcast setups, and broadcast-quality video/audio components into course environments ●       Utilize course authoring tools and the institutional Learning Management System (LMS) to build interactive, visually engaging learning modules ●       Evaluate emerging instructional innovations, educational applications, and AI-driven workflow solutions, recommending strategic equipment or software implementation to the Assistant Dean ●       Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical consultation for instructional technology platforms utilized within the college

3. Faculty Training & Support ●       Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training programs, workshops, and documentation for faculty and staff regarding instructional design best practices and LMS functionality ●       Provide supportive, client-focused technical assistance to educators across a wide spectrum of technical comfort and experience levels ●       As operationally feasible and approved by leadership, this position may include opportunities to teach courses within the college

4. Strategic Alignment & Administrative Support ●       Represent CoBE Tech on campus-wide committees and cross-functional initiatives related to institutional teaching, learning, and digital learning strategies ●       Assist the Assistant Dean with regular technology needs assessments to inform future resource and equipment planning

Department: College of Business and Economics

Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $65,000 – $75,000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System  Employee Benefits Brochure .

Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a closely related field

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience designing and developing courses within an education environment across multiple modalities (online, hyflex, face-to-face)

• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise-level Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas)

Preferred Qualifications: • Prior teaching or instructional facilitation experience in a Higher Education setting, with eligibility/desire to teach business-related courses

• Quality Matters (QM) Peer Reviewer certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Autonomy & Initiative: Strong ability to self-motivate, take initiative, prioritize projects, and work highly independently in a fast-paced environment

• Consultative Communication: Exceptional active listening, written, and oral communication skills, with a proven passion for assisting users of varying technical skill and comfort levels

• AI Literacy & Tool Fluency: Practical understanding of Generative AI platforms and prompt-engineering frameworks (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and how to apply them responsibly to course creation, writing assist

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