Temporary Instructional Designer

Department

Position Description
Instructional Designer Workforce Credentials

The Instructional Designer Workforce Credentials is a production-focused role responsible for the end-to-end design development and delivery of high-quality instructional experiences for short-term workforce-aligned trainings certificates and credentials. This position specializes in applied instructional design for adult learners and employer-responsive programs with a strong emphasis on media-rich learning modular design and scalable production.

This role is 100 percent instructional design and production. It does not include faculty training helpdesk support or general instructional technology support. The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with faculty subject-matter experts program leaders and partners in the Center for Teaching Learning and Design when appropriate while maintaining clear ownership of instructional design and production.

This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer for Academic Affairs and plays a critical role in advancing MSU Denvers workforce-aligned credential and short-term training portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in short-term workforce training design advanced proficiency working in Canvas mastery of modern instructional and media production tools and hands-on experience producing polished professional learning assets including work in a media or green-screen environment.

Responsibilities

70% Instructional Design and Production for Workforce Credentials
Leads instructional design for short-term workforce trainings micro-credentials certificates and other applied learning experiences
Translates workforce- and employer-aligned learning outcomes into engaging modular instructional designs optimized for adult learners
Designs builds and maintains courses directly in Canvas including modules assessments multimedia and learner interactions
Produces high-quality instructional media including scripted video demonstrations simulations and interactive content
Utilizes professional media production workflows including green-screen or studio environments lighting audio and post-production editing
Develops SCORM-compliant and LMS-integrated learning objects using modern authoring tools
Applies accessibility usability and universal design principles including ADA Section 508 compliance throughout design and production
Uses emerging technologies including AI-enabled design and media tools to accelerate production enhance learning quality and support scalable workforce credential development
Iterates rapidly based on feedback learner data and program needs to support continuous improvement and responsiveness

20% Collaboration and Applied Design Partnership
Collaborates with faculty subject-matter experts to translate content expertise into instructionally sound learner-centered designs
Works in partnership with the Center for Teaching Learning and Design which will support orientation to MSU Denver instructional standards best practices and core systems
Coordinates with CTLD as needed for consultation alignment and access to shared instructional resources including use of the CTLD green room and media production facilities
Works with program managers and academic leaders to align instructional design with credential goals timelines and workforce outcomes
Contributes instructional design expertise to credential planning conversations including modality pacing assessment strategy and learner experience

10%Tools Innovation and Quality
Stays current on emerging instructional design practices media technologies and workforce learning trends
Recommends and implements new tools workflows and design approaches to improve quality efficiency and scalability
Develops and documents templates design standards and production workflows
Other duties as assigned in support of workforce-aligned instructional design and production

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience in instructional design for short-term workforce-focused or adult learning programs
Demonstrated ability to design build and manage courses in Canvas
Strong proficiency with modern instructional design and media production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite Camtasia Articulate video editing software and interactive authoring tools
Hands-on experience producing professional instructional media including video and audio
Experience working in or with a media studio or green-screen environment
Knowledge of adult learning principles and outcomes-driven instructional design
Working knowledge of accessibility and usability standards including ADA Section 508
Strong collaboration and communication skills particularly with faculty and cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in instructional design educational technology learning experience design or a related field
Experience designing workforce credentials certificates or non-credit programs
Experience developing SCORM-compliant or modular learning objects
Familiarity with competency-based or employer-aligned credential frameworks
Strong scripting and storyboarding skills for instructional media
Experience using AI-enabled tools to support instructional design media production content development or assessment design in workforce or adult learning contexts
Instructional Design or Learning Experience Design certification

Schedule and Position Information
Full-time 40 hours per week
Exempt
Temporary appointment 9-months max
Monday through Friday
In-person or hybrid based on production needs
Travel is rare

Salary for Announcement

$50-60 per hour

*This position is not benefits eligible and does require enrollment in a PERA retirement account

Closing Date

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Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.

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Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique access-oriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.