Position Title:

• Instructional Designer II

Job Group:

• Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration in Curriculum, Instructional Design, and/or Education 
• Experience teaching or designing curricula in a higher education or K-12 setting
• Experience with instructional design technologies

Job Description:

Summary

Iowa State University’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is seeking to fill the position of Instructional Designer II. As a part of the CELT Instructional Design team, this position will partner with subject matter experts to design and develop effective online courses and programs. Detailed-oriented, an individual in this position will:

• Work closely with various stakeholders to create engaging and effective learning experiences using centralized design tools, processes, templates, and customizations.
• Apply the Quality Matters standards of course design and learning theories to create online courses with a consistent look and feel and intuitive navigation.
• Recognize and analyze teaching and learning needs and offer data-driven decisions and best practices for effective course design.
• Aid in creating compelling learning objectives and ensure alignment between all components of course design.
• Lead course design projects of moderate scope and maintain well-organized project documentation.

The ideal candidate will have excellent listening skills, along with strong oral and written communication, organizational, and time management abilities. They will have the ability to provide meaningful insights and assist in making complex decisions, analyze data for course improvements, and work under deadlines and move projects forward.

Established in 1993, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching provides resources for faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs interested in teaching. Its mission is to support, promote and enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning at Iowa State University.

http://www.celt.iastate.edu/ 

 
Level Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
  

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

March 19, 2025

Posting Close Date:

April 1, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16649