Associate Instructional Designer — Shape Engaging Online Learning

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Discounted WGU tuition

Flexible paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks an Associate Instructional Designer to develop high-quality, engaging educational experiences aligned with program outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design courses and refine curricular materials, ensuring accessibility and instructional quality across projects.

You’ll support multiple concurrent projects, track progress, and communicate with teams to promote continuous improvement and learner success in a Salt Lake City onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Ability to design engaging, inclusive learning experiences for diverse adult learners.
• Experience evaluating curricular materials and aligning with program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supports course design and development for new and existing courses with alignment to outcomes.
• Designs engaging, objective-driven learning experiences reflecting real-world application.
• Applies UX/UI and accessibility best practices to learning experiences.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult learning theory

Technical writing

Collaboration

AI in learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Learning Sciences/EDT

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital authoring tools

Job description

Western Governors University seeks an Associate Instructional Designer to develop high-quality, engaging educational experiences aligned with program outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design courses and refine curricular materials, ensuring accessibility and instructional quality across projects.

You’ll support multiple concurrent projects, track progress, and communicate with teams to promote continuous improvement and learner success in a Salt Lake City onsite setting.