Instructional Designer

Emeritus; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Education benefits

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Emeritus in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design online and blended certificate programs with university partners. You will join the Global Design Team across the US, India, and globally, shaping courses that meet world‑class standards.

The role emphasizes backward design, learning outcomes, assessments, and collaboration with faculty. Travel may be required for faculty filming, and you will help supervise contract designers and beta testers to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with faculty in higher education.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional design practices and processes.
• Expertise in Backward Design, needs analysis and measurement of active learner responding.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods and analysis of learner performance data.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with university faculty to design digital and blended learning experiences.
• Conduct Backward Design sessions to anchor program learning outcomes.
• Define course elements including learning outcomes, competencies, assessments, and activities.
• Coordinate with Global Design and Global Delivery teams to ensure design quality and smooth operation.
• Provide guidance on evidence-based instructional design practices.
• Adhere to course design schedules and cross-functional goals.
• Support positive faculty relationships and client-focused collaboration.
• Deliver projects on time in a fast-paced global environment.
• Advocate for learner value and align programs with current trends.

Skills

Instructional design

Backward design

Needs analysis

Assessment methods

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Learning Management System

Online learning tools

Job description

About Emeritus

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China.

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China.

Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state‑of‑the‑art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands‑on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 300,000 individuals across 80+ countries.

Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 1,800 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by prominent investors including Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.

Job Description

This position is responsible for designing online and blended certificate programs in collaboration with our university partner institutions. You will be part of the Global Design Team, which includes team members in the US, India, and across the globe. The Global Design team plays a critical role in developing our online and blended course offerings, and ensuring they meet the world‑class standards of us and our partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with university faculty and staff on the design of digital and blended learning experiencesfor own set of courses and projects
• Conduct Backward Design sessions with faculty to anchor program learning outcomes against real‑world job skills
• Define and design key course elements, including, but not limited to, observable, measurable, and meaningful learning outcomes, performance competencies, interactive elements, case studies, assessments, activities,portfolio projects, and capstone projects
• Work in coordination with the remainder of the Global Design team, as well as the Global Delivery team to ensure that course design, course launch, and daily operations run smoothly
• Provide guidance to university faculty and staff on evidence‑based, best practices of instructional design
• Adhere to course design schedules, cross‑functional team goals, quality assurance standards, and established processes
• Contribute to positive faculty and school relationships with a collaborative, client‑focused approach
• Deliver against deadlines in a fast‑paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders
• Advocate for the learner and ensure that our programs create value for them
• Remain current with research and emerging trends in instructional design and learning technology
• Support the work of peers and contribute positively to the Global Design team culture
• Manage the work of support contractors, such as subject matter experts and beta testers

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience working with faculty in higher education
• Detailed knowledge of evidence‑based instructional design practices and processes
• Demonstrated expertise in Backward Design, needs analysis and measurement of active learner responding
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods, as well as analysis of learner performance data
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skillsClose attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel occasionally for faculty filming
• Willingness to work occasional off‑hours, depending on geographical location of faculty

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Psychology, or related field
• Demonstrated skill working with online learning tools and software
• Experience designing or converting courses for online delivery
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
• Knowledge of accessibility standards
• Familiarity with known course design quality standards (e.g., Quality Matters)
• Experience with quality assurance and quality control processes

Compensation And Benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The compensation for this position ranges from $65,000 – $85,000 annually. Pay will be determined on several factors including but not limited to location, skills, experience and may vary from the range listed above. Additional compensation includes industry leading benefits Emeritus provides such as a comprehensive benefits package, 401K savings plan, company holidays, flexible PTO, parental leave, and education benefits, just to name a few.

Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In Press

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