Instructional Designer

Curry College founded in 1879 is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors over 50 minors and concentrations seven graduate programs and an associates degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40 student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

The Instructional Designer at Curry College partners with faculty academic departments and campus stakeholders to design develop and enhance high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate graduate and continuing education programs. This role supports excellence in teaching and learning through course design instructional technology integration online and hybrid course development accessibility practices and faculty development initiatives.

The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with faculty to apply evidence-based instructional strategies that promote student engagement belonging retention and academic keeping with Curry Colleges distinctive commitment to supporting students with diverse learning profiles including those served through the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) the Instructional Designer plays a key role in advancing course design practices that are accessible flexible and responsive to a range of learners. The position also contributes to institutional priorities related to innovation assessment accreditation and student-centered learning.

Essential Functions:

Design & Curriculum Design:

• Partner with faculty to design and revise online hybrid and face-to-face courses using instructional design best practices.
• Support the development of engaging inclusive and accessible learning materials aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Apply learning science Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and student-centered pedagogy to course development.
• Assist faculty in aligning assessments assignments instructional activities and learning outcomes.
• Develop templates guides and standards for course quality and consistency.
• Collaborate on curriculum mapping and continuous improvement initiatives.

2. Faculty Support & Professional Development:

• Provide one-on-one consultation and instructional coaching to faculty.
• Design and facilitate workshops training sessions and professional development opportunities related to teaching and learning.
• Support faculty adoption of instructional technologies and digital learning tools.
• Create resources and documentation to support effective teaching practices.
• Promote innovative and inclusive teaching approaches across the institution.

3. Learning Technologies:

• Support the effective use of the Colleges learning management system (Canvas) and related educational technologies.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and Academic Affairs to evaluate and implement instructional tools and platforms.
• Troubleshoot instructional technology issues and provide guidance on best practices.
• Plan for and respond to emerging instructional technologies including the responsible integration of generative AI into teaching learning and assessment; support faculty in developing AI-aware course design and academic integrity practices.

4. Assessment Accessibility & Compliance:

• Work with the Office of Accessibility Services to ensure digital course materials meet accessibility standards and support equitable learning experiences.
• Assist with course review processes and quality assurance initiatives.
• Support assessment and accreditation efforts through documentation reporting and instructional alignment.
• Maintain awareness of FERPA copyright accessibility Title IX considerations in course design state authorization (SARA) requirements for online programs and other relevant higher education compliance standards.

5. Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives:

• Serve as a collaborative partner across Academic Affairs and other campus departments.
• Participate in institutional committees and strategic initiatives related to teaching learning and student success.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting retention persistence and equitable student outcomes.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Faculty Centersservice model and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality parameters of operation professional protocols and individual privacy.

Essential Characteristics:

Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:

• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Expresses oneself clearly purposefully and effectively both written and verbal context.
• Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy congeniality cooperation sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to function independently attend to detail work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects
• Effective collaborator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Education Educational Technology Curriculum & Instruction or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instructional design faculty support online learning or educational technology in higher education or a related setting.
• Experience designing online or hybrid learning experiences.
• Knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning theory.
• Experience using learning management systems instructional technologies and pedagogical approaches to AI integration in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication collaboration project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty staff and student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education instructional design or faculty development.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG ADA Universal Design for Learning).
• Experience supporting assessment accreditation or curriculum review processes.
• Knowledge of multimedia development tools video creation and digital content design.
• Experience using data and assessment results to improve learning outcomes.

Salary Range:

$70000 to $75000

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez Ed.D Vice President for Diversity Equity and Belonging InterimTitleIXand Section 504 Coordinator:Office 121 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: Email:

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• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

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