Job Description Summary

Bentley University is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our team, reflecting our dedication to leveraging technology and innovation to enhance student learning experiences. Join us in our mission to create transformative educational opportunities through instructional design that is inclusive and future-focused.

The Instructional Designer partners with faculty and other learning designers to create instructional materials and learning experiences for courses in all modalities. Applying expertise in up-to-date design practices and digital learning tools, the Instructional Designer works with faculty to create innovative, inclusive, and standards-compliant courses that deepen student learning and improve the student experience. This position requires an individual with the ability to create a vision and then transform that vision into comprehensive, engaging and creative resources that enhance learning.

The Instructional Designer also supports Accreditation and Assurance of Learning initiatives with analytical projects including faculty activity reporting and curricular assessment.

Essential Duties

• Work collaboratively with faculty and other instructional designers to identify, create and update digital (or dynamic/engaging) and inclusive learning content for newly designed and/or revised online courses as well as courses in other modalities.
• Identify requirements for multimedia technology necessary to produce and enhance web-based instruction including ensuring all materials are digitally accessible and compliant with regulations.
• Translate instructor concepts and contextual material into a wide range of online interactive, video, graphical, or other illustrative resources.
• Evaluate courses, as directed by Academic Leadership, using evaluation resources such as Quality Matters (QM).
• Provide consulting and training to faculty on effective practices in teaching and learning.
• Support new initiatives shaped by the university strategic plan, including designing and producing website content and supporting the division of Academic Affairs with other design requests.
• Support analytical projects, including administration of faculty activity reporting and curricular assessment.
• Work individually and collaboratively with subject matter experts to meet deadlines and expectations set for course design projects.
• Organize, prioritize, and schedule multiple work assignments to enable positive contributions to project teams.
• Adhere to communications and transparency guidelines, as established by project leads and managers.
• Respond in a timely and professional manner to requests for information.
• Attend and be a positive contributor at check-in and team meetings.
• Stay up-to-date on new research, emerging trends and technologies related to learning solutions development and instructional design.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (conferred by Spring 2025) is required in instructional design, curriculum & instruction, adult education, or related field.
• At least one year of experience working as an instructional designer or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable to web-based instruction.
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools to develop interactive content.
• Knowledge of video, audio and digital production (recording, editing, file compression). Basic image manipulation proficiency preferred: InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Commitment to customer service and team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Work Environment

• Typical office setting with extensive sitting and computer work.
• Ability to travel around campus for meetings and other work related events.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

About Organization

Bentley University is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. It is a lifelong-learning community that creates successful leaders who make business a force for positive change. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. Founded in 1917, the university enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit bentley.edu.