Director, Instructional Design

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, institution-wide instructional design initiatives.
• Direct large-scale instructional design projects that span academic departments and functional units, requiring coordination of personnel, timelines, and resources.
• Exercise independent judgment in project planning and resolution of complex instructional challenges.
• Evaluate outcomes and use data-informed decision‑making to guide continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide strategic leadership for instructional design services and faculty development.
• Independently lead the strategic planning and continuous improvement of instructional design services that support online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face instruction.
• Establish priorities, standards, and best practices for course design, instructional quality, and learner engagement in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.
• Establish and oversee quality assurance and course review processes.
• Oversee institution‑wide course review processes grounded in research‑based instructional design, adult learning theory, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Make determinations regarding course readiness, instructional quality, and alignment with best practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements that impact academic programs and student learning outcomes.
• Support institutional compliance and digital accessibility.
• Provide leadership for compliance with digital accessibility standards, distance education regulations, and institutional policies.
• Interpret regulatory requirements, establish internal guidelines, and ensure instructional design practices meet legal, accreditation, and ethical standards.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and institutional advisor on digital accessibility and other compliance matters as appropriate.
• Serve as an institutional consultant and leader in faculty development.
• Serve as a consultant to faculty and academic leadership on course design, instructional innovation, and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Design and oversee professional development programs that advance faculty capacity in online and hybrid teaching.
• Influence instructional practices across colleges through expertise, leadership, and collaboration.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate instructional design staff.
• Directly supervise instructional design staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, professional development, workload prioritization, and performance improvement.
• Set expectations, delegate authority, and hold staff accountable for outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Collaborate on instructional technology strategy and innovation.
• Collaborate with instructional technology, LMS, and academic support teams to guide the strategic integration of technology into teaching and learning.
• Provide leadership in evaluating emerging technologies, developing user support strategies, and aligning instructional design principles with technology adoption decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, online learning, faculty development, educational technology, or related field.
• Experience with Quality Matters, OSCQR, or similar course quality frameworks.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading instructional design initiatives and faculty development, with a strong focus on compliance with digital accessibility standards and quality assurance frameworks. Proven ability to evaluate instructional quality and implement data‑informed improvements to enhance student learning outcomes.