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Position Title:

Assistant Instructional Designer

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I

Job Duties:

UW-Oshkosh College of Business, Arts & Communication is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as an Assistant Instructional Designer, supporting faculty in the development and enhancement of online and in-person courses while advancing the integration of emerging technologies in our curriculum. This position will primarily be working with the School of Business.

If you are passionate about instructional design, you will have an opportunity to help elevate our curriculum and support our faculty in both online and in-person course development. In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Work directly with instructors to create and organize content, implement instructional technologies, and provide technical support.
• Lead impactful training and professional development sessions for faculty and staff.
• Create and maintain essential support materials, including instructor guides and knowledgebase articles.
• Share the latest in instructional design and tech trends through engaging media and communications with our instructors.

This role will be reporting to our current Instructional Designer and provide you opportunities to learn and grow in the role.

If you're ready to make a difference in higher education and work with a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
• Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
• Assists with providing basic training and technical support to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
• Assists with the design and development of engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online
• Contributes to researching, designing, and/or acquiring learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
• Completes initial edits, reviews, and updates of existing instructional materials
• Provides support for faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• Assists with the design and development of multimedia learning materials
• Provides support for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness

Department:

College of Business, Arts and Communication

Compensation:

Starting at $45,000 commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3-5 years experience in training and development OR a degree in training and development or related.
• Proven experience with Canvas (or Other LMS)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communications.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional working relationships with internal (campus) and external constituents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to apply and/or demonstrate the following competencies: Adult learning theories, Instructional design and development, E-learning, Remote learning, Asynchronous learning, Hybrid learning, Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or Proficiency in software tools relevant to online education.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Higher Education
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a field related to instructional design and/or emerging technology

How to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing minimum and preferred requirements
• Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 10/19/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

Legal Notices:

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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