Instructional Designer II

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

The Opportunity:

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications seeks multiple candidates for the position of Instructional Designer II to work in the CJC Distance Education Department.

The Instructional Designer II partners with faculty, subject matter experts, and team members to plan, design, and develop high-quality learning experiences that meet or exceed Quality Matters standards for post-secondary learners. This role applies instructional design principles, adult learning theories, learning science, and accessibility standards to produce courses and instructional materials that promote student success in online or hybrid modalities. The Instructional Designer II also supports faculty adoption of effective instructional practices, best practices in online education and learning management, and digital tools through consultation, training, and ongoing collaboration.

Quality Matters (QM) certification and familiarity with QM standards are essential for this role. Our online programs rely on the QM framework to ensure academic rigor, course alignment, accessibility, and learner success. The Instructional Designer II must be able to apply QM principles within course development, faculty guidance, and continuous improvement processes. Ongoing professional development in QM is expected after hire to maintain currency with evolving standards and to support the sustained quality and integrity of our online offerings.

Duties of this position include:

• Uses industry-leading authoring tools to develop and maintain course templates, related course
  syllabi, and communications. Tools include, but are not limited to, Canvas with CidiLabs/Design
  Tools, Camtasia, Articulate Rise & Storyline, Play Posit, Harmonize, Adobe Suite, MS Office, and
  Zoom.
  • Provides project management for multiple learning projects and course developments
  simultaneously from concept to completion, including conducting needs assessments, creating
  curriculum, and developing interactive content, videos, and audio assets. Develops course scope,
  timelines, deliverables, and materials. Tracks project status in Monday.com and maintains course
  development files in the UF-provided Google Drive.
  • Provides strategic guidance to subject matter experts on instructional design principles and adult
  learning theory, shaping courses from concept to evaluation, including scope, timelines, materials,
  and assessment strategies.
  • Guides faculty through the course development process using industry best practices and Quality
  Matters (QM) standards to ensure alignment, accessibility, and learner engagement.
  • Ensures all courses adhere to UF policies and procedures, as well as federal accessibility
  guidelines (WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508), and avoids copyright infringement across all
  instructional materials and multimedia content.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of learning materials and courses, including providing analytical
  support and conducting quality assurance reviews.
  • Collaborates with team members to ensure video lectures meet best-in-class standards; video
  editing skills are essential.
  • Facilitates and/or presents webinars and tool trainings for faculty, instructors, and team members,
  as needed.

About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications

Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. Our 81 full-time faculty members and 175 part-time instructors serve in four academic departments: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology. We enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. More than 800 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.

About the University of Florida

UF is the state’s sole member of the Association of American Universities. It is in the midst of a multi-year pre-eminence initiative that has created more than 500 new faculty positions and generated a $70 million partnership with NVIDIA to create the nation’s top research lab in artificial intelligence. In 2020, UF faculty generated more than $900 million in research grants.

The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits

About Gainesville, Florida

As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. https://youtu.be/e_7nUKAFanM?si=7Z4s36Q80iaj6Nwg

$62,500.00

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

• Six (6) years of work in instructional design and online curriculum development (minimum 4 years preferred).
• Master’s degree in education, Learning Technologies, Curriculum Development, or Instructional Design.
• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional‑design models, adult‑learning theory, and universal‑design principles.
• Experience with Canvas (or a comparable Learning Management System).
• Experience in post‑secondary teaching and curriculum development.
• Strong organizational skills and track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and proven project‑management abilities.
• Professional certifications in Camtasia, Canvas, and Articulate 360.
• Highly experienced with Quality Matters, holding up‑to‑date certifications (APPQMR, PRC, etc.) or willingness to complete Quality Matters courses upon hire.
• Track record of supporting faculty in a post‑secondary environment.

In order to be considered,

Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF.

You must upload your cover letter, three professional references, resume or CV and the documents below:

• An Instructional Design Portfolio is required for consideration

• If QM certified, proof of QM Certification is required

If not currently Quality Matters (QM) certified, QM training will be provided, and certification must be obtained within 4 months of employment. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

For additional questions or more information, please contact search panel chair Cheryl Oberlin at coberlin@ufl.edu.

Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.