Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer Purpose The Instructional Designer will focus on supporting campuswide academic technology initiatives, including EAB implementation, Academic Integrity initiatives, course evaluations, and digital pedagogy efforts. The Instructional Designer uses established instructional design methods and learning science principles to create effective and meaningful academic technology learning experiences for CSUs, faculty, and staff - including applying core instructional design principles and theories to maximize engagement and support successful academic technology transformation efforts. Responsibilities Use established instructional design methods to design technology‑enhanced learning experiences - including measurable learning outcomes, performance indicators, and aligned activities - for campus‑wide academic technology initiatives. Develop instructional assets (guides, tutorials, job aids, multimedia resources) grounded in evidence‑based learning science and tailored to distinct audience needs (CSUs, faculty, staff, students, and administrators). Apply established learning science principles to ensure training curricula are accessible, scalable, and aligned with institutional adoption goals. Partner with the Project Manager and Training Specialist to ensure designed learning experiences are delivered on schedule and translated into facilitation‑ready materials, session plans, and facilitator guides. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, cognitive science, learning science, educational psychology, curriculum design, instructional design, instructional technology, UI/UX, or related field. 2+ years of experience with AI tools in education, AI agents, custom GPTs, GPT tutors, or instructional design. Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy, universal design for learning, and experience integrating educational technology tools into academic settings. Demonstrated experience building successful learning experience design products, including courses, toolkits, and/or assets.Established ability to work and communicate with various unit stakeholders and contributors at all levels of the organization. Exceptional visual, written and verbal communication. Excellent planning and organization skills. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes, be responsive to leadership, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, risk mitigation, and timely decision‑making. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with competing deadlines. High tolerance for ambiguity. Skill in working independently and as a strong contributor to a team. Ability to accept and integrate feedback well. Strong desire to learn and teach oneself as well as others. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in education, cognitive science, learning science, educational psychology, UI/UX curriculum design, instructional design, instructional technology, computer science, or related field. Experience building and deploying custom AI agents, GPTs/GPT tutors in higher education. More than the required years of experience with AI tools and instructional design. Experience working in a university academic setting with faculty and/or advisors. Graphic and/or visual communication background. Salary Range $75,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Work to be performed in typical office environment Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E‑Verify E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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