🔥 Featured Job: UWI-ROYTEC is hiring an Instructional Design Specialist
Full-time, on-site
Job Details
Date posted: February 18, 2026
Application deadline: February 27, 2026
Job type: Full-time (3-year Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Port of Spain
Reports to: Director of Academic Affairs
Quick take: UWI-ROYTEC seeks an instructional design professional to enhance teaching and learning experiences across online, blended, and face-to-face programmes through expert Learning Management System support and faculty development.
The big picture: This role transforms how we deliver education. You’ll work at the intersection of pedagogy and technology, designing engaging learning experiences, configuring our Learning Management System, and empowering faculty to create accessible, inclusive, and effective learning environments for our students.
Why it matters: As Instructional Design Specialist, you’ll directly impact student learning outcomes and faculty effectiveness. From developing course content and configuring assessments to training faculty in digital pedagogy and ensuring term readiness, you’ll help ensure every course meets institutional standards for quality, accessibility, and learner engagement.
Go deeper: This role requires an experienced instructional designer, educational technologist, and collaborative professional who can:
Design and develop quality learning experiences
Work with Subject Matter Experts and faculty on course-level instructional design, including contributing to the articulation of instructional goals and development of content that matches these goals
Apply established instructional design theories, practice, and methods to enhance learner engagement
Develop learning activities for online, blended, and face-to-face delivery
Advise on the use of appropriate multimedia and learning resources
Advise on the selection of instructional materials, digital tools, and Open Educational Resources (OERs) to support teaching and learning
Manage Learning Management System operations
Design, configure, and enhance the usability, accessibility, inclusiveness, and consistency of course layouts and learning environments within the Learning Management System (LMS)
Configure and implement assessment components within the LMS, including rubrics, gradebook settings, availability controls, approved accommodations, and assessment readiness checks, in alignment with established course requirements
Maintain, update, and manage the uploading and organisation of course content on the LMS
Organise, structure, and sequence content and learning activities across multiple delivery modalities, in alignment with institutional policies and established best practices for teaching and learning
Support faculty development and technology adoption
Design and deliver training for faculty on instructional design principles, digital pedagogy, and effective use of the LMS across online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments
Assist faculty on incorporating new instructional technologies within approved courses and learning activities
Support and guide faculty in adopting new instructional approaches and technologies
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
Conduct applied reviews of emerging trends, tools, and practices in instructional design and digital learning
Review instructional design-related feedback to inform recommendations to Academic Affairs as appropriate
Monitor instructional design tools, practices, and trends to provide practical recommendations to enhance teaching and learning delivery
Provide documentation and reporting
Maintain records of course content updates, LMS configurations, assessment configurations, and instructional design interventions
Develop course content and instructional materials for LMS-supported delivery, including text-based materials and multimedia resources (e.g. video, audio, graphics)
Create faculty training materials, guides, and instructional resources related to instructional design, digital pedagogy, and LMS use
Prepare IDS Weekly Monitoring Reports, documenting LMS readiness, assessment configuration status, accessibility and inclusion checks, and instructional delivery issues
Submit term-end IDS Reports to the Director — Academic Affairs, summarising instructional design activities, LMS readiness, key issues, and recommendations for improvement
Document project schedules, implementation notes, and instructional design-related documentation for approved initiatives
Key relationships: You'll work closely with a diverse network of stakeholders including:
Management and Academic Affairs leadership
Employees and professional staff
Prospective and current students
Information Technology department
Marketing department
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Full-time and part-time faculty, and subject heads
External reviewers and researchers
External stakeholders
Success metrics: In this role, you'll be accountable for:
High-quality, well-structured teaching and learning content developed and delivered across online, blended, and face-to-face modalities in alignment with institutional expectations
Courses delivered through the Learning Management System are clearly organised, usable, accessible, inclusive, and consistent in presentation
Course content and LMS environments prepared and ready for delivery at the start of each academic term
Faculty demonstrate increased confidence and competence in the effective use of instructional design principles, digital pedagogy, and LMS-supported teaching practices
Instructional design-related inputs and documentation provided in a timely and effective manner to support academic activities and learning delivery
Learning strategies and instructional technologies appropriately applied to support and enhance student learning and performance
Emerging instructional design tools, practices, and trends monitored and inform practical recommendations to enhance teaching and learning delivery
Who you are:
An experienced instructional designer with deep understanding of learning theories and digital pedagogy
Technology-savvy professional comfortable with Learning Management Systems and educational technologies
Strong communicator skilled in training and supporting faculty across diverse backgrounds
Collaborative team player who can work effectively with academic and professional staff
Organised professional able to manage multiple priorities and term-cycle readiness processes
Creative problem-solver who can design engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Self-directed professional comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development
Accessibility advocate who prioritises inclusive design in learning environments
The bottom line: We're looking for someone with:
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or similar relevant field
3–5 years’ experience in instructional design, learning design, educational technology, or related area
Experience working with faculty or Subject Matter Experts to design or enhance learning materials
Experience supporting learning across more than one delivery modality (online, blended, or face-to-face)
Essential knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of instructional design principles, learning theories, and design models applicable to online, blended, and face-to-face learning
Knowledge of digital pedagogy and technology-enhanced teaching and learning practices
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and their use in supporting course delivery
Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design considerations in learning environments
Knowledge of the use and purpose of multimedia, learning objects, and digital learning resources in different instructional delivery models
Working knowledge of copyright, licensing, and the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Knowledge of academic term-cycle readiness processes for LMS-supported delivery, including pre-term course setup, assessment readiness, and start-of-term checks
Knowledge of common Learning Management System (LMS) troubleshooting patterns and resolution approaches related to course configuration, assessments, user access, and content delivery
Knowledge of institutional policies and guidelines related to teaching and learning
Awareness of emerging trends and innovations in instructional design and digital learning
Proficiency in the use of the institutional Learning Management System (Canvas) to support course delivery, assessment configuration, gradebook management, and term readiness activities
Competence in the use of Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook) for collaboration, documentation, and operational coordination
Ability to develop, edit, and organise instructional content in text, audio, and video formats
Ability to design and structure engaging learning activities and resources for online and blended environments
Competence in using common productivity and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, cloud-based collaboration platforms)
Strong planning, organisational, and coordination skills
Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff
Ability to exercise sound instructional design judgement within established academic and institutional frameworks
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Ability to make design and content decisions and judgements independently and collaboratively
General responsibilities:
Adhere to all UWI-ROYTEC policies, systems, and procedures and all legislative instructions
Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the OSH Act of Trinidad and Tobago and relevant regulatory policies and procedures
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
Comply with no-smoking policy (smoking prohibited throughout the organisation except in specially designated areas)
What we offer:
Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including health insurance)
Opportunity to shape teaching and learning at a respected educational institution
Professional development and growth opportunities
Collaborative environment with dedicated academic professionals
Opportunity to work with innovative educational technologies and make meaningful impact on student learning
How to apply
Email your application to jobs@shortlisthr.co by Feb. 27, 2026.