Instructional Designer

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Position Title:

Instructional Designer

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II

Position Summary:

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville is accepting applications for an Instructional Designer. This position provides support to instructors and departments in the design and development of courses for the UW-Platteville campus. The CETL team collaborates with faculty to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that align with educational objectives. The expert instructional designer will support faculty professional development in teaching and learning, using technology effectively, and promoting inclusive learning experiences for students. While developing online courses for Distance campus programs remains a major part of this role, the instructional designer will also serve as a university accessibility champion. These responsibilities include serving as CETL’s representative on the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility Committee and providing guidance on ADA Title II compliance. The position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with an on-campus presence required at least three days per week.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit and paid leave eligible position, with a starting salary of $58,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Course Design

• Manage multiple course development and revision projects.
• Design, build, and revise courses directly in Canvas in collaboration with course authors, including creating and organizing pages, modules, assignments, discussions, assessments, and other instructional materials.
• Analyze instructional materials, address instructional challenges, and develop engaging learning experiences with assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
• Design instructional activities that acknowledge and accommodate the diverse needs of learners, showcasing an awareness of cultural and demographic variations
• Apply research, learning data, and university quality standards to evaluate and improve course design, instructional technologies, and multimedia materials.

University Accessibility Champion

• Provide support and guidance in meeting compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including universal course design, copyright issues, and other considerations.
• Serve as a CETL representative and active partner on the UW-Platteville Digital Accessibility committee in support of Title 2 ADA compliance.
• Collaborate with Disability Access Center to support faculty in providing appropriate accommodations to eligible students.
• Develop policy and processes to support university accessibility remediation by student employees and administrative team.
• Develop and maintain resources on accessibility topics that can be used university-wide for onboarding of instructional and non-instructional employees.

Instructional Development

• Collaborate with CETL staff to initiate, plan, and facilitate e-learning training resources and learning experiences in response to new and emerging technologies, requests, and identified needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training offerings and recommend opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
• Maintain CETL SharePoint site as a resource for faculty training and support, including maintaining an active list of available workshops-by-request.
• Develop and facilitate asynchronous book groups.

Other Duties

• Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form and deliver engaging presentations.
• Serve on departmental committees and project teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional work experience as a full-time instructional designer.
• 1-2 years teaching and/or online learning experience.
• 1-2 years of work experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with one more course authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate)
• Practical knowledge of instructional design methods and practices.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in various development and implementation stages while meeting corresponding deadlines.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g., Brightspace by Desire2Learn, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining —particularly lead mining —dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems, high-quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application (cover letter) addressing all required qualifications.
• A current resume.

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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