CBE Instructional Designer

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking a CBE Instructional Designer to support faculty in creating high-quality, accessible, and inclusive learning experiences, with a focus on YourPace, UMPI’s online competency-based education program. This role partners with full- and part-time faculty to design authentic, evidence-informed courses, align outcomes and assessments, and develop engaging digital content. The Instructional Designer also supports continuous improvement initiatives, accessibility enhancements, faculty training, and community-building for remote instructors.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, communicates effectively across diverse faculty populations, manages multiple projects, and leverages instructional technology to enhance learning. This role plays a key part in enabling faculty success, strengthening course quality, and supporting the growth and impact of UMPI’s YourPace program.

This is a fully remote position requiring reliable internet and a distraction-free home workspace. Work hours are flexible, though occasional evenings or weekends may be needed to meet with faculty across multiple time zones. The successful candidate will be required to come to campus once per year, typically in the fall or spring, for up to a few days, with timing determined by the supervisor and departmental needs.

For a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications, please review the full job description.

The intended start date for this 12 month position is July 1, 2026. The salary for this full time position is $60,000. 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:

• Master’s degree required, preferably in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Experience Design/Sciences, or a closely related field. 
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in instructional design or a closely related field. 
• Experience working with faculty in higher education is strongly preferred. 
• Experience designing or supporting online learning; experience with competency-based education is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Learning Design & Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum and Assessment, Learning Analytics, or related field.
• Experience with multimedia production, video editing, and/or web development.
• Knowledge of learning analytics.
• Experience designing competency-based education courses or working in self-paced online learning environments.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters, OSCQR, or other quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience facilitating communities of practice or professional development programs for faculty.

How to apply 

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page.   

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 May 1, 2026. 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 3,000 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 is available on the University of Maine at Presque Isle website.

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.

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