Instructional Designer III

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 01, 2025

Instructional Designer III
Posting Number	req22096
Department	UCATT
Department Website Link	https://ucatt.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	About the Role Join the University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) as a Learning Designer, where you'll partner with instructors to enhance teaching excellence and student success. You'll provide consultations on course design and teaching and create tailored professional development experiences that transform teaching practices across campus. Why Join Us You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through educational development. We offer opportunities for growth and development while supporting UCATT's mission to create engaging learning environments. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities: What You'll Do Lead course design consultations that help instructors create engaging learning experiences Design and facilitate transformative workshops and programs on evidence-based teaching practices Create scalable professional development resources that impact teaching across campus Partner with instructors to develop effective learning activities and assessment strategies Support teaching enhancement across face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities Contribute to university initiatives focused on educational innovation Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Deep understanding of pedagogical best practices and course design principles Excellent consultation and interpersonal communication skills Ability to design engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences Strong project management and organizational capabilities Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse, multicultural community Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment An eagerness to learn and adapt to emerging educational practices
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in education, instructional design, or related field Experience in a faculty development or teaching center environment Record of contribution to scholarship of teaching and learning Experience facilitating both online and in-person professional development Strong foundation in evidence-based teaching practices Background in educational technology integration Experience creating inclusive learning environments Demonstrated experience providing course design consultation and faculty support Track record of creating and delivering effective professional development programs
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Instructional and Assessment Services
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	9
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$65687
Grade Range Midpoint	$85393
Grade Range Maximum	$105099
Career Stream and Level	PC3
Job Family	Instructional Design & Support
Job Function	Instruct & Assessment Services
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	4/4/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Gabriel Rodriguez, gabrielr@arizona.edu
Open Date	2/28/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.