Instructional Designer

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Instructional Design Lead, this position is a member of the ATS instructional design consultant team. It serves the role of an instructional designer, providing faculty comprehensive instructional design consultations to enhance and develop teaching and learning, with a focus on utilizing academic technology for online, hybrid and blended course designs. Instructional design consultants work as a team to develop and deliver faculty training workshops in the use of the campus Learning Management System (LMS) and other academic technology supported by ATS. Serve as a technical and functional expert and knowledge transfer agent for Learning Technologies Support, Training and other ATS units supporting academic technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team to support, develop, and conduct academic technology training materials and workshops for faculty on the campus Learning Management System (LMS) and the interactive uses of current and emerging technologies in teaching and learning for face-to-face, hybrid and online modes of instruction: Design and develop e-learning.
• Provide individual and faculty group comprehensive instructional design consultation for various modes of instruction with a focus on utilizing academic technologies to create web-enhanced, blended, hybrid, and online courses to enhance student learning experience: Collaborate with ISpace staff to incorporate existing technologies.
• Serve as a technical and functional expert and knowledge transfer agent for Learning Technologies Support, Training and other ATS units supporting academic technology: Acquire sufficient knowledge of ATS supported academic technology/software applications to operate as a senior technical and functional expert.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply instructional design theories and methodologies. Experience in instructional design and development for online and hybrid learning. Abilities to work independently, possessing the experience and credentials to be fully proficient in performing most or all the work assignments defined for this position; ability to provide effective technical coordination of projects and/or provide work direction to others. Knowledge of instructional design and the technology-enhanced design process. Demonstrated experience with student-centered learning and learning theories; outcomes based curricular design and program development; technology-enhanced teaching and learning including learning management systems, webinars, video conferencing, ePortfolios, and technology used in instructional efforts enhancing teaching and learning. Knowledge of & experience with artificial intelligence technologies for teaching and learning.

Knowledge of & experience with AR/VR/XR technologies for teaching and learning.

Recognize and understand federal and state access laws that relate to making instructional materials accessible in accordance with the California State University's Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI). Expert knowledge of effective instructional uses of a learning management system such as Blackboard, Desire2Learn or Canvas.

Knowledge of current copyright regulations and intellectual property concepts as they relate to the academic environment. Working knowledge of multiple computer operating systems i.e., Mac and Windows. Ability to describe complicated technology topics in a non-technical manner and maintain confidentiality. Comprehensive understanding of educational environments, especially related to the role of technology in all aspects of these environments. Ability to interact in a professional, effective, and appropriate manner with diverse multicultural populations, the University community, and the public. Familiarity of multimedia development, MS Office products, wireless technologies, basic to advanced web-enhanced, blended, online development, and graphic software packages. Possess excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills, flexibility, good customer service attitude, attention to detail, and be able to work collaboratively. An ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks is essential.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design and/or Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, Communications, or related technical field and two years of related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience designing and developing online courses using Canvas or other learning management systems, or 1 year of related instructional design experience in higher education and training preferred.

• Online Teaching Certification preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience providing training and support to faculty and students in higher education environments preferred, 3 years desired.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and developing online courses using Canvas or other learning management systems, or 2 years of related instructional design experience in higher education and training preferred.

• Digital E-Portfolio highlighting experience and projects preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Instructional Technology Support Services

Classification

Information Technology Consultant - Career

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6,715 - $7,500 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,158 - $12,730 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Jul 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 08 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

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