Instructional Design Associate

Background Stories

Instructional Design Associate responsible for course design support and faculty training at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Collaborating with faculty and managing online programs effectively.

Posted 6/26/2026part-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $26 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with faculty in a consultative process in the design and development of their online synchronous courses.
Develop and utilize effective proactive and time-sensitive support resources and media.
Write scripts for video and audio content.
Collaborate with OTL staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
Respond to student and instructor technical questions related to MCAD’s Learning Management System or online learning technologies.
Create support resources to support online teaching and learning.
Assist with new online faculty onboarding.
Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
Design and implement learning tools for assessments.
Maintain understanding of updates in learning technologies, educational frameworks, and best practices for teaching and learning.
Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence among online faculty, students, and staff.
Administer Online Learning contracts and ancillary forms.
Manage and collaborate with the OTL team on the documentation of OTL processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values. Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional or Academic Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Two (2) years of administrative experience, required.
Two (2) years experience supporting users with technology, preferably in an academic setting, required.
Excellent organization and communication skills, required.
Expertise using office software, required.
Google Apps, preferred.
Learning Management System (LMS) support experience (Canvas), preferred.
Experience teaching or assisting online course(s), preferred.
Experience creating a variety of high-quality, engaging educational media, preferred.
Experience with art and design, preferred.
Experience with screencasting software, such as ScreenFlow, preferred.
Proficient with Adobe software, preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Voluntary insurance programs
403(b) retirement plans
Commuter benefits
5 personal days annually
Accrued sick time

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

script writingcourse content creationlearning tool designLMS supporteducational media creationscreencastingAdobe software proficiencyoffice software expertiseonline course assistanceadministrative experience

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginclusivityinnovationexcellencesupportiveconsultativeengagement