Instructional Designer & Technologist

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in instructional design, coaching faculty through course design, assessment, and review processes.
• Support instructors in the creation of learning objects and compelling digital course elements.
• Serve as administrative and pedagogical support for instructional technologies, including Canvas, Canvas Studio, and Yuja Panorama.
• Create and maintain standards for online course delivery, accessible content, and assessment plans to ensure program quality.
• Develop and offer professional development opportunities, workshops, and training materials to assist faculty in implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to implement inclusive design principles and effective digital learning pedagogy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, education, or a closely related subject area (or a relevant combination of education and experience).
• In-depth knowledge of instructional design principles and processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting teaching and learning in multiple modes (in-person, online, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous).
• Experience using Canvas or other learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience with audio/video recording, editing, and web-based authoring tools like Articulate.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards and universal/inclusive design principles.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or education.
• Formal teaching or training experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience administering Canvas or other learning management systems.
• Working knowledge of graphic design principles or experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Demonstrated experience building programs for the continuous and cyclical review of courses.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas effectively to non-technical audiences.

About the Company

Wheaton College is a community dedicated to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, valuing diversity as a pivotal component of personal development and intellectual expansion.