MnSCU Academic Professional 3 - Instructional Designer (Unlimited, Full-time)

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 3 - Instructional Designer (Unlimited, Full-time)

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMnSCU Academic Professional 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Minneapolis

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

The Instructional Designer leads the development and quality assurance of online, blended, and HyFlex courses at Minneapolis College. Collaborating closely with faculty, this role supports course conversion and design to promote quality, equity, and accessibility. As a key liaison between Academic Affairs and other campus divisions (CTL, ARC, & CATT) the Instructional Designer guides the use of instructional technology and learner-centered practices. The role provides direct support to faculty through drop-in support, individual consultation, and trainings/workshops, focused on culturally responsive pedagogy, ADA compliance, and effective integration of educational technologies.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead the expansion of online and blended degrees and courses and work to ensure quality and consistency of online, blended, and hyflex courses.

• Work directly with Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Affairs to gather and analyze data related to eLearning.

• Provide instructional design and LMS support to faculty that includes best practices in pedagogy

• Work directly with CTL and the Campus Academic Technology Team (CATT) to set institutional goals and design and deliver training for faculty.

Salary Range:

MnSCU Academic Professional 3: $28.75 - $42.16 hourly / $60,030 - $88,030 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related work experience in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.

• Online course design and development experience in a not-for-profit higher education setting.

• Experience with pedagogy related to culturally responsive course design.

• Experience with a variety of instructional technologies including learning management systems, web conferencing, collaboration, and lecture capture.

• Experience developing and delivering training sessions, both face-to-face and online.

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree.

• Ability to conduct reviews of existing blended/online courses using Quality Matters rubric or another assessment tool. Completion of Quality Matters or other similar certification.

• Experience designing instructional materials and media that meet ADA/accessibility standards.

• Teaching experience in a higher education setting, delivering courses in an online modality, and working with the D2L learning management system.

Other Requirement

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telework

This position may be eligible for partial telework per the Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines.

Internal Applicants

Express interest: eligible employees must contact Victoria Le at [email protected] in writing by the job posting close date for express interest. In accordance with Appendix G. M. of the labor agreement with MAPE (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees) and State of Minnesota, an express interest notification will be considered timely if delivered to the appropriate officially by the posting close date.

Application Procedure

• Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed.

• All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application.

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunities to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourage application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-14-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-10-2026

Close Date:

08-24-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Victoria Vy Le

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]