Associate Instructional Designer (temporary)

Weber State University

Layton, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adult Learning, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Consulting, Course Coordination, Data Analysis, Depth Perception, Editing, Educational Technology, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Higher Education, Instructional Design, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multimedia Authoring, Online Communications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills, eLearning
LOCATION
Layton, UT
POSTED
9 days ago

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Associate Instructional Designer (temporary) Requisition Number S02420P Position Category Staff Campus Location Center for Continuing Education - Layton, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade N28 Salary FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function

The WSU Associate Instructional Designer is responsible for assisting faculty members in all aspects of education, including instructional design and working with technology. This grant-funded position will be primarily working with our Auto-Tech department, to meet the requirements of a grant from the Department of Energy.

This is a 24-month temporary position funded by a grant program.

Required Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, or related field (or within two semesters of graduation)
  • Professional experience consulting with subject matter experts (for example faculty or business clients)
  • Experience with HTML editing tools, Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent), multimedia authoring tools, and learning (or course) management systems

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or related field
  • Excellent working knowledge of adult learning theory
  • Demonstrated ability to apply learning and instructional theory in practical settings
  • Working familiarity with online learning tools, the internet, electronic communications, and e-authoring tools
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to creatively solve problems
  • Experience leading course design projects in a collaborative environment
  • Familiarity and experience with the complexities of teaching and learning in a higher-education environment

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/15/2026 Review Date 07/25/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 25, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28854

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • KSL

  • Chronicle of Higher Education

  • Higher Ed Jobs

  • Agency Referral

  • Personal Referral

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  • Other web advertisement

  • Other

    • Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

  • Portfolio

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