University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Instructional Designer (2 Positions Available)
Job Description

Job Summary:

As an Instructional Designer, you will support the mission of the Center for Transformative Teaching (CTT) by providing teaching, course design, and related technology consultations to faculty for in-person, blended, and online learning environments. Your position will require working collaboratively with the other instructional designers on the team to implement CTT priorities, programs, and initiatives. You will have opportunities to implement evidence-based teaching strategies for successful student learning experiences. You will also collaborate with program, college, and other University units on projects that advance teaching innovation and excellence.

About Us:

The Center for Transformative Teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to attracting and retaining the best staff possible. By creating an environment where individual differences are respected and valued, we can build strong, high-performing teams and better serve the many campus departments and programs with whom we partner. At the CTT, we believe that a welcoming and collaborative workplace helps ensure individual and organizational success.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction or related fields and one (1) year of experience in a combination of teaching, instructional design, educational technologies, course development, or related areas.
  • Experience working with learning management systems and course design and development.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of learning theories, instructional design pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

  • Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction or related fields and two (2) years of experience in a combination of teaching, instructional design, educational technologies, course development, or related areas.
  • Experience within a post-secondary environment desirable.
  • Successful experience with project management, multimedia development, and development in Canvas LMS, helpful.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of one or more specialist pedagogies or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
  • Proficient using communication and presentation technologies such as Zoom, PowerPoint, lecture capturing software, etc.

Compliance Requirements:

If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s): 

 

  • Criminal history background check 
Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1638
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)
Org Unit:  Center for Transformative Teaching UNL
Job Location:  Lincoln, NE 68588
Application Review Date:  12/1/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  $50,000/year minimum
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Bev Russell, brussell1@nebraska.edu
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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

 

Posting Start Date:  10/31/25