Instructional Designer (Contract)

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 66,500 - 118,300; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Instructional Designer. The role involves developing training programs, creating multimedia content, and collaborating on instructional design projects in a remote/hybrid setting.

Applicants should have 4–7 years of experience in related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with eLearning tools. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 4–7 years of related experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience with eLearning authoring tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new training programs and courses.
• Create multimedia content and oversee production.
• Deliver instructor-led training and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Needs assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in education or instructional design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Instructional Designer (Contract)

Job ID: 34177341

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Salary: $66,500 – $118,300 per year (expected pay up to $97,840)

Duration: 24‑month contract funded by UC Office of the President (UCOP)

Overview

This contract Instructional Designer will participate as a training, education, or instructional design professional in a systemwide program or project. The individual will select technologies and tools, create supportive learning activities, develop new training in response to the University's needs, and collaborate to produce multimedia content on an established schedule. The role also involves analyzing training needs, providing testing support, ensuring functional and compliant courses, and contributing to a Center of Excellence team with UC system‑wide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new training programs and courses in response to organizational training needs.
• Develop online and in‑person training courses, create multimedia content, video or audio components, and oversee production according to schedule.
• Apply professional instructional design skills to articulate course design, learning objectives, supportive activities, assessments, and appropriate technologies.
• Apply professional training and development skills to resolve a wide range of training issues and needs assessments.
• Apply project and program management practices.
• Provide support for testing courses to ensure functionality, design with learning in mind, and compliance.
• Prepare reports, coordinate purchase orders, arrange travel, manage calendars, and maintain webpages.
• Deliver instructor‑led training and presentations.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training (required).
• Advanced degree in education, instructional design, technology, public administration, safety, health, or related field (preferred).

Experience Requirements

• 4–7 years of related experience (required).
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience developing videos, online training, and/or blended learning (required).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Presenter) and video production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Camtasia) (preferred).

Special Conditions

• Travel between university settings/locations/venues required.
• Travel outside of normal business hours required.
• Candidate must pass a background check.
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of current training programs, trends, adult learning theories, education methodologies, and relevant software systems.
• Strong skills in needs assessment and new training development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of functional area and how work impacts other areas.
• Organizational knowledge of policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Skills in planning, resourcing, and monitoring effective delivery of training.
• Knowledge of training and development, performance management, workplace learning, and educational technology trends.
• Experience with business software systems: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• University of California experience or familiarity with higher education institutions or non‑profit organizations.

Additional Requirements and Information

• Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.