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Hays, Kansas, United States
Onsite
The Department of Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT) at Fort Hays State University seeks an Instructional Designer whose work centers on one question: how do we create human connection in digital spaces? That question is the north star of FHSU's Digital Master Plan, and this role is where it becomes practice in courses.
The Instructional Designer partners with faculty to design courses and learning experiences — online, hybrid, and in person — in which instructor presence, peer interaction, and student agency are designed for rather than left to chance. The role requires expertise across TILT’s portfolio of instructional design, educational technology, and faculty development.
The Instructional Designer's work supports FHSU's strategic commitment to student success, informs how the university evaluates and adopts learning technologies, and helps faculty make sound judgments about where AI and other tools strengthen learning and where they displace the relationships learning depends on.
The position reports to the Director of Innovative Learning Strategies and is on campus in Hays, Kansas.
Course and learning design
Faculty development
Educational technology
Learning data and quality
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
We welcome applications from candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification but show sound judgment about learning, a clear point of view on technology, and a strong willingness to grow in the role.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.
Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of a criminal background check.
Priority Deadline: November 12, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a current resume. References may be requested from final candidates later in the hiring process.
Highly Preferred Application Documents:
Cover Letter & Design Philosophy - A letter of application that outlines your qualifications and shares your learning design philosophy. In particular, we invite you to reflect on:
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Andrew Feldstein, Search Committee Chair
785.628.4788
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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