Instructional Designer job

Would you like to make a difference every day? Would you like to use your instructional design skills to design innovative learning opportunities for students? Join the UKOnline team, where we engage with the possibilities of online teaching and learning every day. The Instructional Designer works as a member of our UK Online Instructional Design Team, and in collaboration with faculty, and professional staff to design and develop engaging online learning experiences in modules, courses, and programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in instructional and eLearning design, with specific experience using learning management systems, online course quality rubrics, authoring tools, and educational software and tools.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Microsoft Office, Canvas learning management system, and Zoom web conferencing software.

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Master’s degree + 3 years experience in instructional design using learning management systems and advanced multimedia and/or e-learning authoring software preferred.

01/18/2023

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.