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Position Information

**Job Title** Instructional Design & Technology Specialist (Part-Time)

**Posting Number** S00615

**Position Type** Part Time

**Hours/Schedule** Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 01/01/2026

**Posted Salary** $28.00 per hour

**FLSA Status** Non - Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** No

**If yes, please select:** N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist is a professional who supports faculty and students through the effective use of instructional design strategies and educational technologies. This role works closely with faculty and the entire instructional design team to uphold departmental and University standards, while promoting effective use of the University’s learning management system (LMS) and related instructional technologies.

**Location** Utica, NY

**Application Deadline** 01/08/2026

*Full consideration by*:

**Open Until Filled** No

Major Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Development

+ Apply instructional design best practices, models, and learning theories to support effective course development.

+ Collaborate with instructional designers to develop learning activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with defined learning objectives and outcomes.

+ Assist instructional designers in analyzing learner feedback and performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and recommend revisions in collaboration with subject matter experts.

LMS** **Administration & Support

+ Assist instructional technologists in the administration and support of Utica University’s learning management system.

+ Provide technical support to faculty and students in the effective use of instructional technologies integrated into courses.

Collaboration

+ Collaborate with subject matter experts and project stakeholders to gather information and provide constructive feedback.

+ Work closely with the instructional design and technology team to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

Assessment and Evaluation

+ Actively participates in the department’s/division’s ongoing assessment processes, as required by the unit’s supervisor or assessment coordinator.

Other

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

N/A

Travel

N/A

**Supervises** This position does not supervise.

Education & Experience Qualifications

+ Master’s degree required, preferably in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or instructional technology.

+ Two years of experience supporting faculty and students in an academic setting is preferred.

+ Experience in developing courses in a learning management system is preferred.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

+ Must have a proven ability to work with teams, projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.

+ Must know instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

+ Should have a working knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual property rights.

Applicant Documents Instructions

**Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference #1