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Instructional Designer


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 63200 - 71100
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Johns established in 1870 has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome Italy; Limerick Ireland; and Paris France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the Universitys outstanding academics diverse student body dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities focus on student life and diverse study abroad offerings. St. Johns University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university St. Johns is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Distance Education (DE)

Specific Job Title: Instructional Designer

Reports to: Associate Director of Instructional Design

Campus: Queens/Hyrbrid

Job Summary:

The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced online course delivery by providing advice and experience in using innovative learning design educational technology applications and applied pedagogical practices under the direction of the Associate Director of Instructional Design. The Instructional Designer works with subject matter experts to design and develop innovative courses in various modalities. This position collaborates with multiple stakeholders on instructional design and faculty development projects. The Instructional Designer aids and consults with faculty on instructional design learning management systems and other digital learning tools. The Designer will also conduct professional development workshops and have individualized meetings with faculty to assist in developing and facilitating online learning.

The Instructional Designer thoroughly understands best practices in the design and instruction of online hybrid and technology-enhanced pedagogies.

Essential Functions:

  • Give course design and curriculum development support to academic units with complex needs such as developing new online programs addressing accessibility concerns or exploring competency-based education.

  • Provide instructional design expertise and consultations to full- and part-time faculty across various disciplines and course delivery modes.

  • Work independently to engage with academic units to address concerns and challenges related to the development of online courses.

  • Collaborate effectively with faculty and faculty development professionals to achieve outstanding instructional design outcomes.

  • Design develop and manage faculty development courses and projects for full- and part-time faculty.

  • Possess and maintain knowledge and expertise in emerging learning theories and evolving best practices for course design pedagogy and technology integration.

  • Support distance education sponsored projects initiatives and programs as assigned. (Projects may include faculty development programs course development initiatives administrative support initiatives quality assurance projects etc.)

  • Work closely with the Associate Director of Instructional Design on quality assurance initiatives.

  • Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in instructional design and current pedagogical theories.

  • Working knowledge of the learning theories and strategies that support best practices in online and technology-enhanced teaching particularly in the asynchronous modality.

  • Demonstrated experience with a learning management system (i.e. Canvas) and a range of learning technologies.

  • Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in deliveringfaculty training and development specifically for online courses (facilitated and non-facilitated) workshops and online resource repositories for instructors.

  • Experience in developing online courses in the higher education field.

  • Experience with integration and introducing different educational technology tools.

  • Ability to work as a contributing and collegial member of a team.

  • Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

  • Project management skills.

  • Proficiency in all Microsoft and other related technologies.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment that utilizes a combination of individual and team-based approaches to achieving outstanding outcomes. Standardoffice equipment such as personal computers printers copy machines etc. is .

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee must occasionally stand; move about; sit; carry work and use controls reach with hands and arms climb stairs and communicate effectively.

Environmental Conditions:

Possible exposure to typical office dust and noise.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This administrative position is full-time hybrid Monday through Friday and the work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Workhours may be adjusted occasionally to accommodate special events including earlier start and end times evenings and weekends.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local and may include visits to the other NY campuses.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Masters Degree

  • Two (2) Three (3) years experience supporting and/or collaborating with faculty in their teaching and/or related demonstrated experience or coursework.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Masters Degree preferably in academic technology instructional design education or related fields.

  • Three or more years experience as an instructional designer educational technologist course builder or faculty trainer.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties obligations and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act theannualsalary range for this position is $63200 - $71100 for candidates with 0-3 years of experience and $71100 - $79000 for candidates with 3 years of experience. St. Johns University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

*Important Note- St. Johns is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. Johns offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications experience and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical dental life insurance long term disability insurance tuition remission generous 403(b) employer contribution employee assistance program and liberal paid time off policies faculty and staff can also enjoy St. Johns performing arts libraries bookstores dining facilities campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. Johns University of satisfactory references verification of employment and education.

St. Johns University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin age status as an individual with a disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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