Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title
IT Instructional/Classroom Support Professional I
Working Title
Instructional Designer
Position Number
819874
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range
EEO-1 Category
Professionals
SOC Code
25-9031 - Instructional Coordinators
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Office of e-Learning provides professional development services to faculty designing and delivering online education. Through the Office of e-Learning, the University has built a stable foundation for course development support and assessment. The Office of e-Learning has developed a framework for instructional design and course development guidelines. In addition, the office provides guidance to faculty on standards and best practices for course alignment, learning outcomes, course/program design, accessibility design support, copyright support and coordination, and multimedia planning and development. With the continued growth of e-Learning at NCCU, there is a need to have considerable planning around the training and development of faculty moving from the traditional face-to-face environment to an online environment; as well as the availability of online student services to support, engage, and retain students.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional design support for NCCU faculty developing and teaching online courses. North Carolina Central University is committed to reaching a diverse student population with a variety of online courses and programs. At NCCU, e-Learning is a rapidly growing option in teaching-and-learning. With educational technologies constantly changing, there is a need to have intentional planning, training and development of faculty moving from the traditional face-to-face environment to an online environment. The instructional designer will ensure that all courses are designed for scalability and accessibility, meeting the diverse needs of our learner population. This includes creating content that is accessible to learners with disabilities and adaptable for various learning contexts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in collaborating with faculty to develop and implement learning outcomes and use analytical tools to identify the pedagogical needs of courses; Experience designing, implementing, and conducting faculty development programs; Ability to develop project timelines; Experience with the Canvas Learning Management platform; Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social media, mobile devices, Web 2.0 applications, learning analytics); Experience with assessment, evaluation, and educational research methodologies (preferably Quality Matters); Experience in higher education curriculum design; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications and web page editors, graphic software,and basic HTML.
Minimum Education/Experience
Masters degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field; Ph.D. or Ed.D preferred. At least three years of instructional design and development work experience (preferably in higher education). Quality Matters experience preferred.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Support faculty in the design and development of instructional content for online delivery. This position will provide guidance on best practices, methodologies, strategies, and policies related to delivering effective online instruction.
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Utilize the Quality Matters Rubric for Higher Education to assess online courses and programs. This position will be responsible for ensuring online courses and programs meet the standards outlined in the QM Rubric, prior to the course being offered through NCCU Online.
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Facilitate group training and workshops, as well as individual consultations for faculty designing, developing, and delivering online courses. Training will focus on key areas to ensure effective, quality online instruction, such as but not limited to: universal design, ADA accessibility standards, authentically assessing students, engaging online students, resources and strategies for curating online instructional materials
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and regulations related to online course design and delivery.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA03364P
Open Date
06/10/2025
Date desired for closing or initial review
06/24/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Date Position Available
08/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
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