Instructional Designer - Hybrid Unitek Learning Tempe, AZ, US Workplace 11 hours ago

Content Creators; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation time

Holidays

401K with company match

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Unitek Learning is seeking an Instructional Designer to design, develop, and maintain online, hybrid, and face-to-face healthcare courses. You will ensure course quality, align with learning outcomes, and optimize instructional technologies while supporting faculty and academic teams.

Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex medical content into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. You will apply adult learning theories, ensure accessibility and compliance, and contribute to course

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field.
• 2+ years designing and delivering higher education courses.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Experience with Canvas LMS or similar
• Knowledge of FERPA, copyright, and ADA regulatory requirements.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments.
• Build and publish eLearning modules aligned with course outcomes.
• Collaborate with SMEs to translate knowledge into student‑centered learning experiences.
• Apply adult learning theory to online/hybrid course delivery.
• Ensure curriculum alignment and updates.
• Review and revise materials for accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.
• Document and maintain course resources and knowledge base materials.
• Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and tools.

Kenntnisse

Learning theories & models

Writing & editing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Ausbildung

Master's degree in instructional design or related field

4+ years developing online courses

Tools

Canvas LMS

Course development software

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

The Instructional Designer creates, develops, and maintains instructional materials to support online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery of healthcare courses in higher education. This role ensures course quality, alignment with learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies. The position also supports faculty and academic teams by applying instructional design best practices and facilitating continuous improvement in course delivery.

• Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience.
• Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments.
• Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices, align content with program outcomes, and ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound.
• Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education.
• Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design.
• Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials.
• Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption.
• Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility, copyright, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and suggesting course enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*Please note that this position is hybrid at our Tempe Corporate Office

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience designing and delivering higher education courses.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred).
• Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to new technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g., FERPA, copyright, ADA).
• Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4+ years preferred).
• Higher education administration experience a plus.

Additional Information

For Full Time Employees, We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12paid Holidays and 2Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program