Instructional Designer

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Instructional Designer to collaborate with faculty and the Learning Design & Development team to design, develop, and improve learner-centered courses across online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.

This role applies learning experience design, uses Canvas and other educational tools, and relies on data and accessibility standards to ensure high-quality, outcomes-driven learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• 2 years of experience supporting online or blended course development and LMS platforms (Canvas preferred).

Responsibilities

• Learning experience design and learner-centered practices.
• LMS and educational technologies (Canvas, Zoom, etc.).
• Multimedia and digital content development.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and standards.
• Accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Data-informed decision making and learning analytics.
• Collaboration and project management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent course development projects and meet term-based production timelines in a collaborative academic environment.

Skills

Learning Design

LMS management

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Multimedia design

Verbal/written skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Articulate

Captivate

Zoom

Job description

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and Learning Design & Development (LD&D) team members to design, develop, and continuously improve learner-centered educational experiences across online, hybrid, and face-to-face modalities. Applies learning experience design (LXD), instructional design best practices, AI-assisted tools, and learning analytics to ensure high-quality, accessible, and outcomes-driven courses aligned with SoPA workflows, QA standards, and term readiness processes.

Responsibilities

• Learning experience design and learner-centered practices
• LMS and educational technologies (Canvas, Zoom, etc.)
• Multimedia and digital content development
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and standards
• Accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Data-informed decision making and learning analytics
• Collaboration and project management skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent course development projects and meet term-based production timelines in a collaborative academic environment

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• 2 years of experience supporting online or blended course development and LMS platforms (Canvas preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in higher education instructional design
• Experience with authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.)
• Familiarity with AI tools for learning design
• Experience supporting faculty training or development programs
• Experience aligning instructional materials and assessments with course and program learning outcomes

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Identification 1362
• Job Category Learning Support
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 07:17 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States (Remote)
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University