Job Description

Description

Statement of the job:  The University of Maine at Augusta is looking for a Learning Experience Designer to join our Augusta or Bangor Campus. The position supports the development and implementation of high-quality, accessible, and engaging learning experiences at UMA. This position collaborates closely with faculty, instructional staff, and internal or external partners to design and enhance courses aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508), and evidence-based instructional design practices. This position will be hybrid based on departmental needs.

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About the University :

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field  and at least 3 years of experience in instructional design in higher education that includes online learning . 

Or

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field  and at least 5 years of experience in instructional design  that includes online learning in any combination of at least two or more of the following settings: 
  • Higher education
  • K-12 education
  • Corporate/Workplace Learning & Development (L&D)
  • Government and Military Education and Training
  • Museums, Libraries, or Cultural Institutions
  • Freelance/Consulting Work

Required Skills:

• Experience integrating instructional technologies, e-learning tools (e.g., Zoom, Kaltura, Adobe Creative Suite, etc), and methodologies into course design to improve learning outcomes.
• Experience designing for accessibility compliance, including expertise with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and ADA guidelines.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., TeamDynamix, Asana, etc.) to track milestones, manage timelines, and coordinate tasks within instructional design projects.
• Prior use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, DALL·E, Gemini, etc.) in course design, research, or public/private training/educational contexts.
• Experience designing in an LMS such as Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in instructional design, educational leadership, faculty development, or a related field.
• Experience incorporating neurodiversity-informed practices into the design and development of online or distance education courses.
• Certifications or credentials in any of the following: project management, Google Apps for Education, Adobe Creative Suite, digital accessibility, user interface design, HTML, CSS, Java Script.
• Experience in implementing micro-credentialing and AI-driven educational tools.

Salary: The normal hiring salary for this position is in the high 50's to low 60’s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. 

Applications will be reviewed on May 19, 2025.  Materials received after May 18, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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 .

About the University of Maine System:

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance  strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the  Maine Office of Tourism website .

Job Tags

Freelance, Visa sponsorship,

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