Instructional Designer & Technologist in Richmond, Indiana at Earlham College Inc

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College seeks a motivated candidate to collaborate with faculty and staff on effective course design and the implementation of instructional technologies to support undergraduate and graduate level programs. The Instructional Designer and Technologist will play a central role in advancing two institutional priorities: the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, and the accessibility of all digital learning environments.

This position is supervised by the Library's Instructional Technologies Director. They will also work closely with Earlham School of Religion (ESR) and their partner institution, Bethany Theological Seminary, to support their graduate programs, which include hybrid and online courses

1. Provides support, training, and documentation for the Moodle learning management system, Kaltura video platform, survey systems (Qualtrics & Survey Monkey), campus AI tools, and other academic technologies in collaboration with an existing academic technology support team. Create engaging tutorials on the use of instructional technologies.
2. Support campus efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, learning, and scholarship. Develop and maintain AI usage resources (written guides, video tutorials, and reference documentation) for faculty, staff, and students. Partner with faculty to design assignments and assessments that account for AI tools, and contribute to institutional guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI in coursework.
3. Demonstrate strong teaching skills, including the ability to design student, faculty, and staff workshops and learning experiences. Work closely with librarians, Information Technology, the Teaching and Learning Consultant, and other campus units to provide professional development for faculty.
4. Collaborate with faculty one-on-one to match pedagogical goals with the appropriate course design and educational technology tools, drawing on instructional design models (e.g. backward design) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Support faculty in course revisions and troubleshooting. Support the launch of new majors and departments needing course templates.
5. Lead accessibility efforts across digital learning environments. Configure and maintain accessibility settings and tools within Moodle; train faculty and facilitate workshops on accessible course design (WCAG and ADA standards); assist with course remediation.
6. Support course quality assurance, including course reviews aligned with institutional standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices for regular and substantive interaction in online and hybrid courses.
7. Assess instructional technology systems, trends, and user needs. Provide support to departments using Moodle for assessment purposes.
8. Stay current with emerging tools, pedagogies, accessibility, and AI developments.
9. Conduct vigorous outreach with faculty, students, and staff from Earlham, ESR, and Bethany Theological Seminary to promote available services and surface emerging needs.

As a member of the Earlham College Library Faculty, this position has privileges which include:

• Participation in the faculty governance process and committees;
• Support for professional development;
• Eligibility for sabbatical leave;
• Eligibility to teach courses in the curriculum and lead off-campus programs based on qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, library/information science, or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education settings.
• Knowledge of new instructional technologies and trends, including AI.
• Experience with instructional design models, principles, and learning theories, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and backward design.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA/Section 508) and experience creating or remediating content for accessibility.
• Experience designing and supporting online and hybrid courses, including familiarity with practices related to regular and substantive interaction and copyright in online learning.

Strong project management, communication, and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty across disciplines and modalities.

Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information 

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based on race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, religion, or other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.