The Senior Instructional Designer (Sr. ID) works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Instructional Design on the Distance Education team. In conjunction with other stakeholders, the Sr. ID assists with the creation of learning experiences for multiple modalities including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and fully online instruction, facilitates the course development/design process, and evaluates curricular materials (e.g., courses, technologies, modules) based on Quality Matters rubrics and standards, providing expertise on the instructional effectiveness of course design and delivery. The Sr. ID designs, coordinates, and delivers training and professional development opportunities for faculty to improve online instruction and ensure best practices are used in online course offerings. This individual will work closely with faculty, researching and incorporating proven learning strategies, pedagogy, adult learning theory, and quality practices into new and existing distance learning programs and courses. The Sr. ID is responsible for the success of a number of simultaneous projects, reporting progress, and communicating effectively with stakeholders in an effort to promote collaboration and accountability.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN