Instructional Designer

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Design
Oregon, USA · Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 11, 2025
Position Information
Job Title Instructional Designer
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Instructional Designer for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Oregon State University (OSU) and the CTL’s affiliated programs, including the Difference, Power, and Oppression (DPO) Program, the Writing-Intensive Curriculum (WIC), Core Education faculty development programming, and others. The CTL and its affiliated programs (DPO, WIC, etc.) support faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and other educators on campus to enhance their teaching practices through trainings, workshops, and other faculty development programming.

We seek a part-time Instructional Designer to support the development and implementation of Face-to-Face (F2F), online, and hybrid training sites in Canvas. The selected individual will collaborate closely with both the Associate Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning, the Directors of DPO and WIC, as well as other program staff, to create training shells and supporting site resources in Canvas. This role is ideal for students who are committed to inclusive excellence in teaching with a passion for instructional design, educational technology, and online pedagogy/andragogy and who have experiences building Canvas sites.
This is a primarily remote position, providing flexibility in work location, with the option to work on-site at the OSU campus in Corvallis, OR. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a virtual setting, utilizing digital communication and project management tools.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism
Position Duties
  • Assist in the design and development of training sites and course shells in Canvas, ensuring alignment with best practices in online education.
  • Collaborate with the CTL leadership, program directors, and the office of Academic Technologies, to create and refine training modules.
  • Utilize project management skills to ensure the timely completion of instructional design projects.
  • Contribute to faculty development initiatives and support the adoption of open educational resources (OER) where applicable.
  • Other tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Experience working with instructional technology
  • Experience authoring and designing courses within learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written communication skills.
  • A commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity in educational environments.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Must be academically enrolled at Oregon State University and pursuing a program or course of study.
  • Previous experience in instructional design or online course development.
  • Completion of the Adult & Higher Education (AHE) Instructional Technology series (AHE 522-525)
  • Familiarity with Oregon State University’s Ecampus or similar online education environments.
  • Understanding of pedagogical/andragogical approaches for F2F, online, and hybrid instruction.
  • Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a creative and flexible approach.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in an educational context.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12562SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/03/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/12/2026
Posting Date 10/10/2025
Full Consideration Date 10/24/2025
Closing Date 10/22/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and relevant experience.

For additional information please contact: Ashley Holmes at ashley.holmes@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval