Employability Skills Instructional Designer

Under the direction of the Employability Skills Framework Project Manager, the Instructional Designer works collaboratively with the Employability Skills Subject Matter Expert, program directors, faculty, and other institutional partners to translate the Framework into program- and course-level implementation strategies. The position provides hands-on instructional design and faculty implementation support to embed Framework competencies within existing courses, academic pathways, and student learning experiences using evidence-based instructional practices.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Curriculum Mapping and Alignment

• Coordinate and support curriculum mapping of Employability Skills Framework competencies across academic programs, including documentation of competency alignment with existing courses and student learning outcomes.
• Facilitate alignment of employability competencies with student learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty and program directors.
• Assist faculty and program directors in embedding Framework competencies within existing courses, academic pathways, and student learning experiences.
• Facilitate integration of employability competencies across academic and co-curricular experiences.

Instructional Design and Faculty Support

• Develop instructional resources, implementation guides, and other materials to support faculty integration of Framework competencies.
• Provide instructional design expertise for program- and course-level implementation of the Employability Skills Framework.
• Collaborate with faculty and program directors to develop effective approaches for integrating employability skills content using evidence-based instructional practices.
• Develop and facilitate faculty training, workshops, and professional development resources supporting implementation of the Employability Skills Framework.
• Support faculty in aligning course-level instructional activities and assessment approaches with Framework competencies, associated student learning outcomes, and Framework-level assessment guidance.

Framework Implementation and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Employability Skills Framework Project Manager, Employability Skills Subject Matter Expert, faculty, program directors, and other project personnel to implement the Framework across academic programs.
• Support consistent implementation and integration of Framework competencies across academic programs.
• Develop and maintain curriculum mapping documentation and reusable instructional resources that support consistent implementation and long-term institutionalization of the Employability Skills Framework.
• Participate in Framework-related project activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, grant-funded position supporting development and implementation of Newberry College's institution-wide Employability Skills Framework during Years One and Two of the Degree Plus Workforce Readiness and Institutional Capacity Initiative.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent experience in instructional design, curriculum development, educational technology, or a related field. Experience with curriculum mapping, learning outcomes assessment, and faculty support. Experience developing instructional resources and supporting curriculum or instructional implementation. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and other institutional partners. Strong project organization, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or academic program support in higher education. Experience integrating competencies, learning outcomes, or related skills across courses or academic programs. Experience supporting faculty in curriculum development, instructional change, or professional development. Experience with competency-based education, workforce readiness, career readiness, or related initiatives.

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for three professional references to Human.Resources@newberry.edu with “Employability Skills Instructional Designer” in the subject line. References will not be contacted without applicant’s permission.