Director, Instructional Design

APSU

Director of instructional design leading online learning and educational initiatives at Austin Peay State University. Supervision and development of instructional design staff integral to course quality and compliance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeClarksville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading instructional design initiatives and faculty development, with a strong focus on compliance with digital accessibility standards and quality assurance frameworks. Proven ability to evaluate instructional quality and implement data-informed improvements to enhance student learning outcomes.

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Master's Degree In Instructional DesignExperience With Quality MattersSupervising Professional StaffLeading Complex ProjectsData-Informed Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignCourse DesignQuality AssuranceData AnalysisProject ManagementDigital AccessibilityAdult Learning TheoryFaculty DevelopmentInstructional InnovationCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsInstructional TechnologyEmerging TechnologiesCourse Review ProcessesProfessional Development Programs

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationOnline LearningHybrid InstructionAccreditation RequirementsEducational Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, institution-wide instructional design initiatives.
Direct large-scale instructional design projects that span academic departments and functional units, requiring coordination of personnel, timelines, and resources.
Exercise independent judgment in project planning and resolution of complex instructional challenges.
Evaluate outcomes and use data-informed decision-making to guide continuous improvement efforts.
Provide strategic leadership for instructional design services and faculty development.
Independently lead the strategic planning and continuous improvement of instructional design services that support online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
Establish priorities, standards, and best practices for course design, instructional quality, and learner engagement in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.
Establish and oversee quality assurance and course review processes.
Oversee institution-wide course review processes grounded in research-based instructional design, adult learning theory, and quality assurance frameworks.
Make determinations regarding course readiness, instructional quality, and alignment with best practices.
Recommend and implement improvements that impact academic programs and student learning outcomes.
Support institutional compliance and digital accessibility.
Provide leadership for compliance with digital accessibility standards, distance education regulations, and institutional policies.
Interpret regulatory requirements, establish internal guidelines, and ensure instructional design practices meet legal, accreditation, and ethical standards.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and institutional advisor on digital accessibility and other compliance matters as appropriate.
Serve as an institutional consultant and leader in faculty development.
Serve as a consultant to faculty and academic leadership on course design, instructional innovation, and pedagogical effectiveness.
Design and oversee professional development programs that advance faculty capacity in online and hybrid teaching.
Influence instructional practices across colleges through expertise, leadership, and collaboration.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate instructional design staff.
Directly supervise instructional design staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, professional development, workload prioritization, and performance improvement.
Set expectations, delegate authority, and hold staff accountable for outcomes.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Collaborate on instructional technology strategy and innovation.
Collaborate with instructional technology, LMS, and academic support teams to guide the strategic integration of technology into teaching and learning.
Provide leadership in evaluating emerging technologies, developing user support strategies, and aligning instructional design principles with technology adoption decisions.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, online learning, faculty development, educational technology, or related field.
Experience with Quality Matters, OSCQR, or similar course quality frameworks.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

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