Instructional Development Specialist

Online Education and Individual Studies

Primary Function: Collaborates with faculty members to determine instructional strategies and materials and assessment strategies appropriate for online courses offered through Online Education and Individual Studies; collaborates with CETL and IT Educational Technology & Media Services and other support units to elevate the quality of support and instruction; coordinates course development from inception to completion by providing course design, development, and production services to faculty, including editing and building content in the LMS; conducts reviews of online courses with instructors to ensure that course design aligns with Quality Matters Rubric and industry best practices standards; works with faculty on electronic files and content to ensure digital accessibility; and identifies gaps and needs between current hardware and software capabilities, supports growth, and addresses emerging technologies for technology-based courses.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, English, technical writing, educational technology, or related field; at least two years of robust instructional design experience in the field of online education, with proficiency across course learning management systems; proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite tools; excellent organizational skills and time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and projects as needed; excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to accuracy and detail; ability to learn and apply emerging online tools and skills, including generative AI; ability to work well with others in a team setting; and ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced work environment required. Master's degree; higher education teaching experience; experience with Blackboard Original and/or Ultra View, D2L/Brightspace, or Canvas; project management experience, including long-term collaborative projects with faculty; experience with Universal Design for Learning and creating/editing electronic files for digital accessibility; and familiarity with Quality Matters Rubric and industry best practices standards for online course design preferred.

This position is eligible to be performed remotely within the state of Iowa. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by April 12, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 04/12/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.