At UCF, we amplify the power of knowledge and discovery to unleash the potential of our students, faculty, staff, and community. As a next-generation public research institute in the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, we are shaping the future of higher education — and UCF Digital Learning is an engine of innovation for the entire university.
We Search
Our researchers and analysts chart new ways to teach and reach our students regardless of their location or modality.
We Build
Our developers, designers, and storytellers create new solutions for today’s educational challenges to improve student outcomes.
We Guide
Our instructional designers and support professionals partner with faculty members to help them develop the expertise and find the solutions to solve their toughest challenges.
We Find a Better Way
For more than 26 years, UCF Digital Learning has served all members of the UCF and Central Florida learning communities. Whether they study online or in the classroom — we are committed to their success.
About the ROLE
Join us in sunny Orlando, Florida, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fast-evolving world of higher education!
The Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to join our award-winning team as the Director of Instructional Design. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead a dedicated team of 22 Instructional Designers, enhancing online and blended learning services for UCF faculty.
UCF is a national leader in online education, and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital learning at one of the largest public research universities in the U.S. As part of CDL’s leadership team, you’ll oversee strategy, team performance, and faculty collaborations, helping us continue our tradition of excellence and innovation.
About UCF Digital Learning
TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE UCF DIGITAL LEARNING FAMILY
- UCF is the University for the Future – Our 13,000 faculty and staff members create life-changing opportunities for more than 68,000 students on campus and online.
- Strong International Reputation – UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning is one of the most-awarded organizations in the nation, recognized for excellence by EDUCAUSE, the Online Learning Consortium, WCET, the U.S. Distance Learning Association, 1EdTech, and many others.
- Online Learning is Core to our Mission – In 2023, U.S. News and World Report ranked UCF’s online bachelor’s programs #8 in the nation, with many other top programmatic rankings.
- Innovation is our DNA – U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF above Cornell, Harvard, and Princeton as most innovative in its annual list of best colleges.
- The City Beautiful – Orlando is a dynamic and diverse place to work and live, ranked No. 6 on Forbes’ Best Cities for future job growth and the fastest growing of the 30 largest regions in the U.S.
- Collaborative Hybrid Culture – Discover a workplace where flexibility meets excellence. Managers and directors engage in the office three days a week, while team members benefit from two days on-site, ensuring a dynamic and productive environment.
Are you ready to transform Online Learning at UCF?
CDL powers the advanced development and application of cutting-edge technology, data analysis, and strategic planning with a core focus on delivering the highest possible quality of educational experiences for our students.
If status quo simply isn’t good enough, CDL offers the deep resources, productive partnerships, and culture of innovation to take your career to the next level. If you want to be on the cutting edge of online learning, rather than following the pack, join us and change how the world learns online.