Instructional Designer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
STMP15 |
| Working Title |
Instructional Designer |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
Undergraduate Education (Adm) |
| Work Unit |
Career Center |
| Work Location |
Atkins |
| Vacancy Open To |
All Candidates |
| Position Designation |
Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type |
Temporary - Part-time |
| Hours per week |
15 |
| Work Schedule |
In person. Days to be determined by supervisor and employee. |
| Pay Rate |
$33.00 |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
- 3-5 years of expert-level experience building in Canvas (design, navigation, modular structuring).
- Demonstrated experience designing online instructional content with a pedagogical foundation.
- Portfolio or work samples showing previously built, interactive online learning experiences.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to synthesize complex content into logical, accessible formats.
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| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: |
- Experience with DesignPlus/DesignTools for Canvas.
- Familiarity with Articulate 360 tools (Storyline, Rise) or Adobe Captivate.
- Experience integrating simulations and third-party content (e.g., Coursera, Forage) into LMS courses.
- Background in career development, recruitment, or workforce readiness.
- Understanding of instructional design best practices and adult learning theory.
- Familiarity with 21st Century Career Skills frameworks or similar competency models.
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Career Center at
UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled
Instructional Designer for a part-time, temporary position to develop three modular, online learning programs supporting students, faculty, and staff. The role requires
expert-level Canvas design experience and the ability to creatively organize and deliver content that supports professional and career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build interactive learning modules in Canvas (4-6 per project), using consistent formatting, navigability, and engagement techniques.
- Develop modules with a mix of video, simulation, reflection prompts, quizzes, and document submission functions.
- Integrate third-party content from platforms such as EAB's Forage and Coursera Career Academy into learning experiences.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to organize and translate content into clear learning outcomes, interactive practices, and scaffolded assessments.
- Build training pathways that support auto-grading, certificate issuance, and final human-graded assignments (as applicable).
- Ensure accessibility, design consistency, and mobile usability across all modules.
Projects You'll Be Supporting
Career Skills Readiness Course - Student-facing course focused on preparing students for experiential learning or campus employment.
Career Consultant Training Program - Faculty/staff training on supporting student career development.- Career Skills Integration Program - Faculty-facing modules guiding integration of career competencies into course design.
Software Tools You May Work With
- Canvas LMS (mandatory)
- DesignPlus / DesignTools (preferred)
- Articulate Storyline / Rise (preferred)
- Adobe Captivate (optional)
- Coursera Career Academy
- EAB's Forage
- Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and collaborative project tools
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
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| Proposed Hire Date |
09/01/2025 |
| Contact Information |
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| Expected Length of Assignment |
4 months |
| Posting Open Date |
08/06/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
08/20/2025 |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
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Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
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Posting Specific Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Contact Information for References
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Aug 06, 2025