Instructional Designer

Be a Pirate! Classification Title IT Instructional Classroom Supp Professional II Working Title Instructional Designer Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $54,249 - $81,190 Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Professional East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long-term success of the university. Information Technology and Computing Services ( ITCS ) provides strategic technology leadership, enterprise IT services, cybersecurity, and digital solutions that support East Carolina University’s teaching, research, student success, medical, and administrative operations. ITCS partners across the university to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that advance ECU’s mission and strategic priorities. The Instructional Design (ID) team at ECU supports academic excellence by collaborating with faculty to develop innovative, research-informed, and high-quality course designs. The team focuses on course design grounded in sound teaching standards, aligned with program outcomes, and informed by Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) principles to ensure accessibility and engagement for all learners. The ID team strengthens this foundation through rigorous course reviews guided by research-based standards and faculty training that helps integrate learning technologies effectively and creatively. The team serves as a bridge between sound design and teaching excellence through technology, championing learning for all and innovation in every learning environment. Primary Purpose of Position The Instructional Design (ID) team at ECU supports academic excellence by collaborating with faculty to develop innovative, research-informed, and high-quality course designs. Reporting to the IT Instructional Classroom Support Professional Supervisor, this position designs high-quality courses aligned with program outcomes, best teaching practices, and Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) principles. Instructional Design (30%) Faculty Development (25%) Faculty Consultation (20%) Project Coordination (10%) Professional Operations (10%) Professional Development and Innovation (5%) Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Master’s degree in Education, Communication, Instructional Design, Educational Media or Educational Technology and five years of experience in the education field related to the area of work is beneficial. Experience developing training focused on the use of learning technologies and best practices that support the effective integration of instructional applications. Experience delivering training (face-to-face, virtual and e-learning, etc.) focused on the use of learning technologies and best practices that support the effective integration of instructional applications. Experience conducting evaluations and making recommendations to modify the training program or materials based on the results. Knowledge and experience supporting faculty using the following teaching modes: face-to-face, online, hybrid. Knowledge and understanding of classroom technology hardware and software. Experience providing technical support for learning technologies. Experience assisting faculty with using and implementing learning technologies. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both oral and written. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA -View email address on click.appcast.io . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 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