Job Description

The  University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking to hire a full-time  Instructional Designer .  

In collaboration with the Center for Teaching & Learning Instructional Design team, faculty, and other campus and System stakeholders, this position supports excellence in teaching and accessible learning pathways for faculty and students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The incumbent will consult with faculty, instructional design staff and administration and advise on best design practices and accessibility for excellent student learning pathways. The successful candidate is also responsible for co-developing and delivering technical training and tutorials to distant faculty and students using supported media tools for teaching, as well as explaining how these tools work best in the Learning Management System (LMS). Work results have a direct and highly visible impact on the quality of instruction and on the student experience across teaching all modalities.

To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills,  please refer to the job here .

This position is primarily in-person, and in-state, but a hybrid position may be considered for a candidate with the right combination of education and experience. Travel to Presque Isle and/ or other campus locations may be required.  

The salary for this position is full time, on-campus position $43,951. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in education and/or educational technology
• At least two years of recent experience working with various types of computer software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
• Recent experience designing in a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring adult learners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team
• Ability to rapidly learn new software applications and platforms

Recommended Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• Knowledge of current in-person, hybrid, and digital pedagogy, with a basic understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles 
• Experience working with non-technical subject-matter experts (SMEs) in live, hybrid, and remote environments in a positive and solution-oriented manner 
• Ability to translate various types of content into accessible multimedia formats (e.g., video, audio, graphics, HTML) 
• Active listening skills and the ability to adapt communication for diverse audiences 

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Technology, Education, or related field. 
• Previous teaching experience in higher education
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of andragogy, adult learning, and/or competency-based education (CBE) delivery
• Experience with administering an LMS.
• Experience with the following platforms: Brightspace, Zoom web-conferencing, Kaltura, Adobe Creative Suite, and WordPress.

HOW TO APPLY

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" on the position posting located director on the UMPI Career Site at  umpi.careers.maine.edu / .  

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by  June 30, 2025 . Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.
• A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.
• Please note: The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. 

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at 

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer  here .

Equal Opportunity Statement- Equal Opportunity Statement- The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.

Clery Act-The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may  view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580.

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