UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2021 alone exceeded $195 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense.

As part of UDRI, this is a full time position to develop, deliver, and evaluate education and training programs. Applies US Air Force instructional system development (ISD) process. Compares individual knowledge and skills with job standards, and identifies education and training requirements. Develops objectives to meet Air Force academic, vocational, and technical standards. Sequences objectives; selects instructional design, method, and media; and identifies resource needs. Creates materials to support objectives. Develops tests and standards to measure individual abilities. Evaluates education and training programs, recommends actions to correct deficiencies and oversees evaluations and surveys.

As part of UDRI, this is a full time position to develop, deliver, and evaluate education and training programs. Applies US Air Force instructional system development (ISD) process. Compares individual knowledge and skills with job standards, and identifies education and training requirements. Develops objectives to meet Air Force academic, vocational, and technical standards. Sequences objectives; selects instructional design, method, and media; and identifies resource needs. Creates materials to support objectives. Develops tests and standards to measure individual abilities. Evaluates education and training programs, recommends actions to correct deficiencies and oversees evaluations and surveys.


Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphics Design or related discipline.
2. Eight years’ experience working as an instructional technologist/designer with experience planning, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training and courseware.
3. Four years' experience in video and audio production and graphic design.
4. Two years' experience with computer aided design software and 3D modeling.
5. Proficient using Articulate, computer based training (CBT) software.
6. Effective verbal and written communications with client at senior levels of leadership.
7. US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

1. Strong experience developing custom technical training programs in a variety of curriculum and interactive formats, including instructor-led, self-paced paper based, and e-learning formats, employing a systematic methodology and instructional technology.
2. Familiar with University of Dayton Research Institute and University of Dayton policies and procedures.
3. Familiar with Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and associated interfaces.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint), Adobe suite and other video editing software.
5. Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting of customer-ready materials.
6. Ability to develop a basic subject-matter understanding through materials provided and individual research/collaboration with course/content stakeholders.
7. Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
8. Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.



Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.