Technical Instructional Designer (Part Time)
Location: Nursing
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 608384
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
Special Information
• This position is posted as Technical Instructional Designer, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Instructional Designer, Intermediate.
• Regular statewide travel will be a required aspect of this position. Being able to travel to and from College of Nursing locations is essential to this position.
Job Description
The Technical Instructional Designer supports the technical implementation and management of Canvas courses within the College of Nursing. This role focuses on the technical aspects of course design, including facilitating LTI integrations, managing Canvas blueprint courses, and collaborating with Canvas IT staff. The position serves as a technical liaison, translating academic business needs into technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration of third-party educational technologies, and supporting course quality assurance (QA) processes for the College of Nursing.
Canvas Technical Design - 40%
• Manage technical configurations within Canvas, including LTI integrations and blueprint course management.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure technical alignment with academic goals.
Technical Support and Troubleshooting - 25%
• Act as the College's representative to NAU Canvas IT for technical issue resolution.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and escalate issues as necessary.
Vendor Collaboration and Software Integration - 20%
• Interface with EdTech vendors to support Canvas integrations.
• Assist with evaluating and rolling out new Canvas-integrated software tools.
Course Quality Assurance - 10%
• Conduct QA reviews of Canvas courses to ensure technical functionality, accessibility, and consistency.
• Serve as secondary support to the Lead Instructional Designer.
Other - 5%
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in educational technology, information systems, curriculum design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience managing LMS technical functions, must be in Canvas, including LTI integration and blueprint course management.
• A combination of related education, experience and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven ability to translate academic needs into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate business needs or technical requirements to various stakeholders.
• Experience with Cidi Labs software or similar design support applications.
• Familiarity with Canvas API, LTI and third-party EdTech tools integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an academic environment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of Canvas LMS technical features and integrations.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and EdTech tools commonly used in higher education.
Skills:
• Strong technical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency in managing LTI tools, APIs, and Canvas administrative settings.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Abilities:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external vendors.
Background Information
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
$45/hour, part time temporary hourly rate.
FLSA Status
This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.
Benefits
This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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