Hybrid Instructional Designer - Learning Innovation

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks an instructional designer with a strong background in designing online and hybrid courses for higher education. You will partner with faculty and departments to align courses with outcomes, accessibility standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Responsibilities include designing courses, advising on learning activities, and collaborating with project teams to deliver cohesive programs that meet institutional standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• One to three years demonstrated experience designing and developing online, in-person, or hybrid courses within a higher education environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design frameworks, learning theory, and effective online pedagogy is required.
• Experience applying accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in digital course design is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder relationships in a collaborative, service-oriented environment is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult effectively across disciplines and organizational levels is required.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard) and related instructional technologies is required.
• Demonstrated success partnering with faculty and academic leadership to advance institutional goals for teaching and learning is preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters or other recognized quality assurance frameworks for online learning is preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and staying current with research and emerging practices in online education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design and Development: Design and develop online courses in partnership with faculty, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, learning objectives, and institutional quality standards.
• Consultation and Support: Serve as a design consultant to faculty and departments across the university, providing guidance on course structure, learning activities, assessment strategies, and the effective use of educational technology.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project managers, digital media specialists, learning technologists, and other university teams to design and deliver cohesive, high-quality courses and programs that align with institutional standards and timelines.
• Quality and Accessibility: Ensure all instructional materials and digital content meet accessibility, usability, and quality assurance standards in accordance with university policy and best practices.
• Innovation and Research: Stay current with trends in learning science, educational technology, and instructional design; share insights and contribute to the development of institutional best practices.
• Technology and Tools: Utilize systems such as Brightspace, Microsoft 365, and other emerging educational technologies to support course design and faculty engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Brightspace

Blackboard

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks an instructional designer with a strong background in designing online and hybrid courses for higher education. You will partner with faculty and departments to align courses with outcomes, accessibility standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Responsibilities include designing courses, advising on learning activities, and collaborating with project teams to deliver cohesive programs that meet institutional standards and timelines.