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Welcome to our group Alabama ID Network Group! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.

Opening for an ID position at the University of Alabama, ACCESS program: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/fccbc363-53d9-455a-990d-df2eaf9ba140

Closing at: Aug 18 2025 - 22:55 CDT

The UA-based support center for ACCESS Virtual Learning (ALSDE’s statewide public K12 program) is currently advertising for an Instructional Designer I position to join our course development team. The Instructional Designer I position is part of the Instructional Designer Job Family, which means there is an opportunity for growth and advancement. These positions have recently been reclassified, so pay grades and ranges have changed from previous postings.

The position is an on-campus position based in Tuscaloosa. However, after completing the six-month introductory period successfully, IDs are eligible for two flexible remote work days. As they move up the ID ladder, additional remote workdays may be permitted.

The job listing can be viewed on the UA Job Site, which I have linked here: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/fccbc363-53d9-455a-990d-df2eaf9ba140  The posting closes 8/18/25. 

Samford is still taking applications for an Instructional Designer II

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/samford/jobs/4560622/instructional-designer-ii

Samford is hiring an Instructional Designer

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/samford/jobs/4615090/instructional-designer

Hello,

I work for a company that develops e-learning material on insurance fraud. We are currently in need of a person, who would do contracting work to help us meet our yearly design deadline. The contract work comprises of storyboarding content and building two courses within Articulate.

If interested, please email me at kjewell-glasscock@nicb.org.

upcoming webinar, hosted by the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Atlanta Chapter

There’s managing projects, then there’s managing learning projects.

Managing a learning development project has unique challenges that can impact project timelines. Join us on Wednesday,  Jun 26, 2024, at noon EDT to hear Mike Law discuss fundamental project factors that impact project success and how to manage those factors to ensure a successful learning project outcome. Use this link to register for the webinar. Setting Up L&D Projects for Success

In this webinar, you will learn:

Athens State University is seeking an Instructional Designer/Multimedia Specialist to work as part of a team in Athens Teaching and Learning Innovation Services (ATLIS) at Athens State University.

For more, and to apply, see: https://bit.ly/4afjLe8