The University of Arizona Global Campus

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Job Description: • Leads the instructional design team in the development and enhancement of engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound online courses and programs • Provides design direction grounded in learning science, instructional strategies, and universal design principles • Oversees and manages collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and faculty for the development of online and enhanced learning experiences • Proposes and implements instructional strategies, course models, and tools to ensure consistency and quality across course offerings • Manages internal course design reviews and ensures the use of unified templates and formatting across learning experiences • Reviews and evaluates instructional materials for quality, consistency, and alignment with learning objectives, accreditation standards, and institutional guidelines • Ensures implementation of Quality Matters (QM), accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2), and best practices in online teaching and learning • Supervises and mentors a team of instructional designers, assigning projects and coaching on effective design practices, learning technologies, and stakeholder collaboration • Promotes an inclusive team culture that values creativity, innovation, and shared ownership • Manages workload distribution to build team capacity and effectiveness • Cultivates a culture of care and continuous improvement by encouraging professional development and research-based practice • Collaborates with multimedia developers, assessment specialists, curriculum managers, and technical staff to support cohesive and high-impact learning experiences • Serves as a key liaison between design teams, both internally and externally, and academic departments, ensuring timely and responsive communication across stakeholders • Designs and delivers faculty training programs on instructional design best practices, use of educational technologies, and course delivery strategies • Maintains faculty-facing resources and repositories for design support and instructional technology integration • Coordinates with technical staff and support services, both internally and externally, to ensure seamless implementation of instructional tools and platforms • Serves as a point of contact for concerns related to instructional design • Manages LMS-related instructional design needs and makes recommendations for updates • Oversees the instructional design project lifecycle from scoping through delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met • Utilizes project management tools to monitor progress, allocate resources, and communicate project status to stakeholders • Identifies risks, recommends solutions, and implements process improvements to streamline design workflows and improve outcomes • Leads the exploration and evaluation of emerging instructional technologies and pedagogical models to improve course design • Tests and recommends new tools and strategies that enhance instructional quality and learner engagement • Disseminates updates and guidance related to technology tools, instructional trends, and training opportunities. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Communication Studies, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Accessibility Studies, or a related field • At least 5 years of experience in higher education, with a minimum of 3 years in a strategic role focused on accessibility and inclusive learning • Proven expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, WAI-ARIA, UAAG, ATAG, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles • Familiarity with assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver • Current Quality Matters™ certification or training • Experience managing institution-wide accessibility compliance initiatives and implementing quality assurance processes • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred) • Web accessibility certifications or Trusted Tester Certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) (preferred) • Experience leading faculty training programs and working with Quality Matters™ standards (preferred) • Advanced training or certification in implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (preferred) • Extensive experience with accessibility audits, remediation strategies, and implementation of accessible design in digital learning environments (preferred) • Strong knowledge of copyright and fair use related to educational content (preferred) • Experience conducting user testing or research involving students with disabilities or diverse learning needs (preferred) • Experience in leading accessibility reviews for content in asynchronous, centralized online curriculum (preferred) • Experience partnering with vendors to support product remediation in alignment with university needs (preferred) • Experience developing systems for management and tracking of accessibility of course materials (preferred). Benefits: • health, dental, and vision insurance plans • life insurance and disability programs • paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays • U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members • retirement plans • access to U of A recreation and cultural activities • and more!