Instructional Designer & Educational Support Specialist

Details

Open Date 05/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN45047B

Job Title IT Architect

Working Title Instructional Designer & Educational Support Specialist

Career Progression Track G

Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00166 - College of Social Work

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 75,000 - 85,000

Close Date 08/12/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with program directors and content experts to support the design, development, and implementation of online courses and programs within the College of Social Work. Promotes the use of technology-based resources in learning and teaching and provides consultation, instruction, and assistance to faculty and staff related to technology supported instruction. The ability to collaborate and consult with subject-matter experts on the effective use of learning strategies, web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional applications and systems to improve teaching and learning is essential to this position.

The University of Utah and the College of Social Work value candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

The successful candidate filling this position is not required to be on campus and can engage in telework remotely unless otherwise notified. The individual hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Online Program Director and faculty in the initiation development, and implementation of online courses and programs.

• Construct high quality online courses and/or other instructional methods in a web-based learning management system/Canvas. This includes the ability to apply research-based learning theories including needs and task analysis, pedagogical theory, assessment strategies, and innovation using best practices to support the development of online courses.

• Support construction of course blueprints that incorporate quality assurance measures and utilize best practice design principles. This includes but is not limited to backward design and alignment processes that ensure learning objectives, assessments, and activities are logically connected and demonstrate social work competencies.

• Consults and advises faculty members on advantages, disadvantages, and feasibility of various methods of instruction specific to their course content.

• Educate about and ensure copyright permission as needed.

• Collaborate with Online Program Director and content experts on updates and revisions of courses/products.

• Provide expertise and support to members of the college community in online instructional design, technology-based course development, design, and delivery techniques, and use of media and technology.

• Working collaboratively with college leadership, support and/or lead initiatives for professional develop of faculty in support of online education and technology supported teaching.

• Support the development and implementation of evaluation techniques to measure the effectiveness of course content, materials, and overall learning experience as well as quality assurance/improvement strategies to assess and evaluate online education.

• Working collaboratively with college leadership, to support onboarding processes for new and continuing faculty.

• Participate in University-wide committees and opportunities as relevant to job position.

• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay apprised of current research and best practice technologies, innovations, and production practices.

• Participate in and work collaboratively to complete assigned duties in College of Social Work committees.

• Create and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff in the development and delivery of online programs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 3 – 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in related field is preferred

• Experience with Canvas and Kaltura

• Experience in writing/developing tutorial and support documentation

• Online teaching experience at the graduate level

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.