Instructional Designer (ID)

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2 (006149)

UCPath Position ID: 40968908

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1136002

Approved Date:

4/22/2026 10:02:14 AM

Date Last Edited:

4/22/2026 10:02:10 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

9/15/2022

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

8300O

Organization:

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Division Code:

8310D

Division:

UNIV LIBRARY DIV

Department:

540000 - GENERAL LIBRARY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40968908

Position Description ID

167411

UC Payroll Title:

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2 (006149)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 20

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40966958

Reports to Payroll Title:

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41132107

Department Head Payroll Title:

LIBRARIAN-POTNTLCAREER NON REP

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

4920

STDT 3

2

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Instructional Design Supervisor for Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), the Instructional Designer (ID) provides inclusive, accessible, and innovative instructional design in the Teaching, Learning, and Research enterprise across UCLA Library.  The ID works with librarians, campus partners, instructors, and directly with students to create scalable, sustainable solutions to foundational challenges in library support for the research, writing, and creative processes using a wide range of learning strategies, tools and platforms.

The ID supports the TLS leadership team's efforts to develop, implement, and refine assessment strategies that contribute to a culture of learning, improvement, and demonstrating impact for teaching and learning activities. 

The ID follows an engaged instructional design process to design, develop, maintain, and iteratively improve UCLA Library learning objects and resources in support of research, teaching, and learning. These resources include UCLA Library's online learning materials hosted on the web and in UCLA's learning management system, BruinLearn (Canvas), and can range from courses to interactive modules to videos and handouts. The ID provides training and support for staff across UCLA Library to develop their instructional design and learning technology skills, supports the production of online learning resources, assists with instructional initiatives including the design of learning activities and assessments, and developing effective instructional strategies.

The ID will serve as a Site Editor for the TLS web presence, partnering with the Library's Web Steering Committee as needed to support teaching and learning goals and services on the UCLA Library website. The ID may serve on the LibApps team, providing support and training for library colleagues and student employees. The ID will serve as the LibApps LTI tool manager, ensuring Library content is strategically embedded in the learning management system.

The ID team collaborates with Campus Library Instructional Computing (CLICC), Access Services, and Library Communications to ensure effective operation of Library instructional spaces.

The Teaching and Learning Services department has 18 librarians and staff organized across four sub-teams to provide strategic leadership and scalable services that serve the UCLA community’s diverse range of needs for undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and researchers of all types in the areas of teaching and learning.

Staff in this department work closely with colleagues in the Research Services department, Distinctive Collections, and Access Services to provide in-person and online research support, teach critical and subject-based information literacy skills, and conduct campus outreach that connects our users with UCLA Library’s services and collections.

Instructional Design and Online Learning

1. Applies instructional design framework and principles to design and develop UCLA Library's online learning resources in support of research, teaching, and learning. 2. Reviews and maintains online learning content for accessibility, accuracy, and ongoing relevance to student needs and the TLS team’s priorities. 3. Strategically selects and applies a range of multimedia tools and platforms to support key teaching, learning, and assessment activities. 4. Collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to identify instructional needs and opportunities for developing or enhancing online learning resources. 5. Provides training, guidance, and support for library staff on any and all stages of instructional and learning activity design.

40%

Quality Assurance and Assessment

1. Develops, implements, and trains library colleagues on assessment strategies for in-person and online learning activities aligned with UCLA Library's Core Competencies for research skills and information literacy. 2. Consults with librarians to assess instructional materials for accessibility and alignment with Universal Design principles.

3. Collaborate with the Library Analytics, Metrics, and Assessment Department to track and analyze teaching and learning metrics.

30%

Leadership and Supervision

1. Supervises student instructional design employees, providing training, mentorship, and ongoing performance support.  2. Facilitates co-design partnerships with students to develop inclusive, learner-centered and peer-facing learning objects.

20%

Special Projects and Professional Development

1. Participates in special projects and serves on library and campus committees related to online learning, instructional design, technology-enhanced learning, and learning spaces, including but not limited to the BruinLearn Support Community and the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). 2. Continually seeks opportunities to learn new skills, techniques, and approaches to instructional design, online learning, and learning space design, with a focus on higher education, libraries, and digital scholarship and research.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Required

Master's Degree

Master’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Experience applying instructional design and educational technology in adult education settings.

Required

Experience communicating complex ideas and processes through multi-media tools (e.g., audio, video, and/or animation).

Required

Experience with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas

Required

Experience using a content management system (e.g., Drupal) to maintain a large, content-rich website for public use.

Required

Experience in an academic library setting.

Preferred

Experience with basic audio and video production and editing tools, techniques, and software.

Preferred

Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and managers. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a complex team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others.

Required

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication (verbal, written, interpersonal), collaboration, and negotiation skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.  Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes.

Required

Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact learning object and course design. 

Required

Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc. 

Required

Thorough knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning.

Required

Thorough knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems. 

Required

Thorough knowledge of applying adult learning theories and educational methodologies. 

Required

Ability to supervise student employees including recruiting, training, scheduling, delegating work, evaluating job performance, mentoring, and taking appropriate disciplinary action if needed.

Required

Intermediate level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization.

Required

Knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training.

Required

Solid understanding of pedagogy and trends in in-person and online instruction and instructional design.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

Occasional attendance at offsite conferences and meetings.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Powell Library

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.