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Title: Associate Director, Instructional Design Center

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 39R000 - Graduate Education & Research Admin

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Remote Opportunities

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G24

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Matt Connell

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Associate Director of the Instructional Design Center supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across EKU. This position provides leadership, coordination, and support for instructional design, educational technology, faculty partnerships, and unit operations, with a focus on usability, innovation, and student success.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, higher education, or a related field.

Experience: • Two to four years of related professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, learning management system support, faculty development, project coordination, or academic support services.
• Experience working with faculty, staff, technology systems, and campus partners in a higher education setting is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 35% - Serve as the primary IDC connection with Information Technology, external technology providers, and campus partners. - (Essential)
• 25% - Lead and coordinate CBE-related work and other strategic instructional initiatives connected to course design and development. - (Essential)
• 15% - Support and guide LMS operations, instructional technology decisions, Canvas updates, course tools, and related system needs. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supervise, support, and provide direction for instructional technology staff. - (Essential)
• 10% - Support faculty-facing instructional design, accessibility, usability, and student-success efforts across the university. - (Essential)
• 5% - Collect, manage, and maintain IDC-related data to support reporting, planning, process improvement, and informed decision making. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

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EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.