Instructional Designer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Instructional Designer (Part-Time)

Unit: National & Global

Department:Future Learning Lab

Campus Location: Online/Remote

Summary of Position:The Instructional Designer for AI-Enhanced Course Improvement works within the Future Learning Lab to strengthen existing courses serving thousands of IWU students. This is a part-time, remote, non-teaching contract role. The central responsibility is discernment: evaluating Future Learning Lab course analysis and recommendations against the course, the discipline, and the students it serves, then accepting, adapting, or rejecting each recommendation and implementing the resulting design.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews Future Learning Lab course analysis and exercises professional judgment on which recommendations to accept, adapt, or reject Leads the redesign of assignments and assessments vulnerable to AI substitution

Builds AI literacy scaffolding into course activities and instructions

Updates course content for currency and strengthens the overall learning experience

Reviews and redesigns faith integration as a structural element of course design

Attends course kickoff meetings when scheduled, or routes revised activities to faculty and the academic lead for asynchronous review Builds and revises approved course content in the IWU learning management system and supporting tools

Applies adult learning theory, Quality Matters (QM) standards, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements throughout the design process - (Essential)

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

Education/Professional Credentials/License:

Bachelor's degree and Certificate in Instructional Design and/or work required; Masters in instructional design, education, or a related field preferred

Experience

Work Experience:

Experience in instructional design or course development, preferably in higher education with an emphasis on responsible AI usage

Skills:

Working knowledge of adult learning theory, Quality Matters (QM) standards, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements; familiarity with AI tools and their appropriate use in course development; strong writing, judgment, and collaboration skills; proficiency with LMS platforms and instructional design tools

Required Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools.

Demonstrated teaching abilities.

Demonstrated higher education experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft products.

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learners

Demonstrated a commitment to building and cultivating diversity through leadership, teaching and/or service.

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

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