Manager of Instructional Design and Faculty Support

About Hebrew Union College

Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is North America's leading institution of higher Jewish education and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism.

HUC-JIR educates leaders for service to American and world Jewry as rabbis, cantors, experts in Jewish education, and Jewish nonprofit management professionals, and offers graduate degree programs to scholars and clergy of all faiths. With centers of learning in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York, HUC-JIR's scholarly resources comprise renowned library, archive, and museum collections, biblical archaeology excavations, and academic publications.

HUC Mission
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is North America's premier institution of Jewish higher education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism. A multi-campus academic and spiritual learning community, HUC-JIR builds vibrant progressive Judaism in North America, Israel and around the globe by:
 

• Studying the great issues of Jewish life, history and thought with an open, egalitarian, inclusive and pluralistic spirit;
   
• Educating innovative, visionary clergy and professionals who embody the sustaining values, responsibilities, practices and texts of Jewish tradition to inspire future generations; and
   
• Advancing the critical study of Judaism and Jewish culture in accordance with the highest standards of modern academic scholarship.
   

Position Summary  

The Manager of Instructional Design and Faculty Support will manage strategic direction of faculty development and instructional design of CANVAS courses with the respective faculty. This role blends hands-on support to enhance course delivery, integrate emerging technologies, and foster an engaging and accessible teaching and learning experience of faculty online and in-person. The manager will work closely with faculty to improve teaching practices, support innovative course design, and ensure that digital learning solutions meet academic needs and standards of instruction.  

Please note that this is a part-time, fully remote position located in the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 
 

Course Design and Development

• Collaborate with faculty to develop course frameworks, learning objectives, assignments, and assessments, ensuring alignment with academic goals and best practices in online pedagogy. 
   
• Design, develop, and integrate interactive content within learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), ensuring accessibility and alignment with online learning best practices. 
   
• Assist faculty with content conversion into various digital formats, ensuring courses are accessible, engaging, and optimized for diverse learning styles. 

Faculty Development and Support: 

• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of faculty training programs, covering instructional design, technology integration, and online learning best practices. 
   

• Offer ongoing guidance to faculty on using digital tools (e.g., Canvas, Google Docs, Google Meets) and aligning course content with educational objectives. 
   

• Support faculty in adopting new technologies and instructional strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. 

HUC Employee Benefits
Hebrew Union College recognizes employees as one of the most valuable assets to the success of the college. That is why we make it our highest priority to offer a competitive benefits package. Some of those benefits include, but are not limited to:
 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
   
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
   
• Retirement Savings Plan -403b
   
• Paid National and Jewish Holidays
   
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
   
• Paid Parental Leave
   
• Tuition Remission Benefits
   
• Employee Assistance Program

Education 

• Doctorate in Education or Online Instruction preferred; Masters Degree in Education, Online Instruction or related field required. 

Experience 
 

• Experience with Online Pedagogy: Deep understanding of best practices in online teaching, including learning theories, course design strategies, and digital tools. 
   
• Experience with Online learning and Online Learning Design Digital Content Creation: Familiarity with creating rich engaging content online. 
   
• Experience in Higher Education (Preferred): Previous experience working within higher education, particularly in teaching support, instructional design, or faculty development. 
   
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills: Ability to guide and influence faculty in adopting new teaching strategies and technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Hebrew language proficient, and familiarity with Jewish studies.
   
• Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in using various educational technologies, multimedia tools, and software for content creation and delivery. 
   
• Understanding of Educational Accessibility Standards: Knowledge of legal and technical requirements for ensuring digital content is accessible to all learners. 
   

Core Values 

Employees are expected to model Hebrew Union College’s Core Values:  

• Honesty and Integrity  
   
• Kindness and Decency  
   
• Openness and Transparency  
   
• Responsible Empowerment  
   
• Trust and Security  
   
• Diversity and Inclusion  

Work Environment & Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.