Administrative Positions

Title:  Instructional Designer

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: School of Business

Augustana University invites applications for an Instructional Designer. This full-time position will primarily collaborate with content experts to design, develop, evaluate, and revise instructional content, courses and curriculum for predominantly online and hybrid courses that are part of degree and certificate offerings.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support faculty members to develop or redevelop courses for new and/or existing programs based on appropriate pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy that support all learning modalities with suitable instructional technologies in all class formats.

• Assist in evaluating courses for adherence to institutional expectations, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.

• Research, assess, examine, and apply best practice, theories, and methods for enhancing instructional practices and technology usage in traditional, online, and hybrid courses.

• Construct online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses that adhere to industry standards with innovative teaching and learning methods with suitable integrated technologies.

• Collaborate with others in IT and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to provide faculty development opportunities.

• Manage and track progress on multiple design projects and keep projects within budget, resource, and time parameters.

• Manage resources and other information related to distance learning, instructional design and technology, and professional development.

• Serve as a specialist for best practices and approaches for online, hybrid, and traditional class design based on innovative learning methods for faculty members from various departments

• Research, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies for potential application in instruction.

• Teach online and/or hybrid courses (primarily graduate).

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in instructional design, and significant online teaching experience in higher education. 

• Evidence of collaborating with others to develop effective hybrid and online learning courses or programs that meet industry and/or accreditation standards. 

• Knowledge of learning management systems and emerging tools as related to teaching and learning.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.

  OR

• A combination of a master's or doctoral degree in a closely related field; Instructional Designer certification from a reputable, industry-accepted organization with a recognized high-quality program, such as Online Learning Consortium, Quality Matters, etc., AND significant online teaching experience in higher education. 

• Evidence of collaborating with others to develop effective hybrid and online learning courses or programs that meet industry and/or accreditation standards. 

• Knowledge of learning management systems and emerging tools as related to teaching and learning. 

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse background and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Applications working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment along with the applicants that are local or willing to relocate: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials are to be sent electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Augustana University employment application

• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Title: Procurement Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Business Office

Augustana University invites applications for a full-time Procurement Specialist. This position supports procurement activities by handling vendor relations, processing orders, ensuring compliance with policies, and assisting with cost-saving initiatives to meet institutional needs.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Research and identify potential vendors as well as develop and implement vendor selection and evaluation policies.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery standards.

• Process purchase orders and requisitions efficiently as well as ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking and resolve issues with shipments and order discrepancies.

• Implement cost-saving and sustainability measures as well as identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and budget optimization.

• Monitor spending trends to support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure adherence to legal regulations, company policies, and industry standards by maintaining accurate procurement records for audits and reporting, and aligning policies with university accreditation and funding agency requirements.

• Work closely with internal departments to meet procurement needs and address specialized needs such as grant-funded purchases and academic resources.

• Develop educational materials to inform staff and faculty of procurement policies and conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support.

• Regularly review policies to ensure relevance and efficiency while staying informed about industry trends to enhance procurement strategies.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 3-years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a nonprofit, higher education.

• Knowledge of procurement principles and vendor negotiation.

• Familiarity with nonprofit regulations, including tax-exempt purchasing and grant compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance for federal funding).

• Experience in drafting, communicating, and implementing clear, efficient, and effective policies and procedures.

• Strong ethical standards and knowledge of best practices in procurement compliance and sustainability.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Skilled in developing and implementing strategic sourcing practices that optimize procurement outcomes, such as negotiating preferred pricing agreements to achieve long-term value, securing vendor rebates to enhance financial efficiency, and structuring favorable payment terms to support cash flow management.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse background and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest

• Resume 

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.