Instructional Designer (m/w/d) Technische Universität Nürnberg

About us

Founded in 2021, UTN is an innovative university with a focus on artificial intelligence, interdisciplinary research and modern teaching. With flat hierarchies, digital technologies and an open, inclusive culture, it offers a future-orientated working environment. The sustainable campus in Nuremberg will be the centre of a new city district and home to around 6,000 students. The Nuremberg metropolitan region offers a high quality of life, good transport links and an attractive cost of living.

Are you passionate about rethinking teaching and learning? Are you eager to help shape the future of UTN as part of a committed, interdisciplinary team? At the Digital LEAD Lab within the UTN School of Students and Young Researchers (StaRs), you will support and guide faculty in designing skills-based, innovative and effective learning experiences. You will advise on the design of courses and assessments, promote the meaningful integration of digital formats and technologies, and contribute your expertise to workshops and professional development offerings. Working in a collaborative environment with ample scope for initiative and creative input, you will also be involved in quality assurance and the strategic advancement of digital teaching.

Sounds like you?

Apply now and become part of a unique journey at the Digital LEAD Lab. Together, we are building the university of the future — with your skills, talent and your commitment.

Your responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to faculty in designing learning experiences aligned with the UTN teaching and learning concept
• Offer advice and practical support to faculty on integrating innovative digital teaching and learning formats and materials
• Design and deliver workshops and trainings on a variety of topics, tools and skills for faculty
• Contribute to the structural advancement of digital teaching at UTN

Your profile

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Educational Sciences, Education, Pedagogy, Educational Technology, Media Education, Instructional Design, or a similar field
• At least one year of relevant professional experience
• Experience in instructional design and developing and delivering learning experiences
• Expertise in digitalization in teaching and learning from a socio-technical and pedagogical perspective
• Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, a structured and independent working style, as well as a strong ability to work effectively in a team

Desirable: 

• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies
• Experience in advising, supporting, and training faculty or comparable target groups
• Expertise in approaches in teaching and learning design and educational technologies
• Experience in designing and delivering workshops and trainings
• International experience or prior experience in an intercultural environment

Your benefits

• A two-year fixed-term position within the public sector
  Attractive salary according to pay group 13 TV-L (depending on level from € 4.629,74 gross, more details at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/)
  Additional benefits of the public sector: annual bonus payment, company pension scheme (VBL) and possibility of deferred compensation and capital-forming benefits
• Flexible working hours with a flexitime account and mobile working options for an optimal work-life balance
• 30 days of holiday per year (based on a 5-day week) plus days off on 24 & 31 December and a half day of carnival Tuesday
• Possibility of individual working hours: The position can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis
• Health and wellness programs and language courses to support personal development in an international environment
• Modern, ergonomically equipped workplace in a future-oriented environment
• A friendly and motivated team with a casual, informal atmosphere and community events
• Access to our Corporate Benefit Programs with attractive discounts and employee offers

Your application

The position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if their suitability, qualifications and professional performance are otherwise essentially equal. Women are encouraged to apply in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 of the Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act.

The interviews are expected to take place in calendar week 25.

Any questions…

about the application and recruiting process?
Then simply send an email to jobs@utn.de with the subject line ‘StaRs-2026-01’.

about the details of the position?
Kendra Jaudzin, Team Leader Digital LEAD Lab will be happy to answer your questions - just write to lead-lab-leader@utn.de.

Interested?

Submit your application 07/06/2026 exclusively via our application portal.

Since this position is temporary under Section 14(2) of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act, applicants who have previously been or are currently employed by the Free State of Bavaria cannot be considered.