Empire State University is hiring : Instructional Designer in Saratoga Springs

Overview Instructional Designer : Empire State University is seeking two versatile Instructional Designers to develop and revise online courses and support the use of technology to enhance learning for SUNY Empire. Roles may select a specific job track but require the skills of an instructional designer with a strong grasp of technology. These roles provide on-demand instructional technology and design consultation, guidance, and support to faculty using research‑driven learning design principles, instructional technologies, and best practices. The selected incumbents will provide training and support on concepts including accessibility, assessment, copyright, and open educational resources (OERs) to faculty and students. They will also develop training materials and resources and collaborate with a team of subject matter experts, instructional technologists, librarians, multimedia designers, and other instructional designers, following established project management processes.

Responsibilities The Instructional Designers will contribute to the development and revision of online courses, support technology-enabled learning, and deliver training resources and consultations to faculty and students. They will stay current with accessibility standards and best practices, and apply research-based learning design principles in collaboration with the instructional technology team.

Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Web Design and Development, or a related field.

A minimum of one year experience in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, or a related educational field.

Outstanding communication and technical writing skills.

Experience working in team-based, diverse environments.

Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Experience with Course / Learning Management Systems, Brightspace preferred.

Knowledge of OSCQR, Quality Matters, or other online course standards.

Experience developing training materials and facilitating virtual training sessions.

Understanding of ADA compliance and accessibility.

Basic knowledge of HTML markup language and CSS.

Preferred Qualifications Two or more years working directly with faculty from higher education.

Experience with Desire2Learn’s Brightspace Learning Management System.

Experience supporting third-party tools, such as VoiceThread, MS Teams, video platforms, and textbook integrations.

Two or more years working directly with faculty from higher education in the development and revision of online courses.

Experience providing instructional design support in a large scale, high volume distributed environment.

Fluency in English and Spanish.

Experience translating written materials from English to Spanish, unaided by technology.

Special Information Occasional travel may be required to fulfill department, division, and university-wide commitments.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information Rank / Salary : Instructional Support Technician, SL3 / $57,500-$60,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

We offer an excellent benefits package including NYS health insurance, dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday accruals; with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. Professional-development activities are available for employees.

SUNY Empire is an AA / EEO / ADA employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone who would enrich the diversity of the University. The university is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities without regard to protected characteristics. Members of the university community may not be subjected to harassment or retaliation for protected characteristics. SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. For accommodations during the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of crime statistics is available upon request at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800 or online on the Safety and Security website.

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