Instructional Designer I

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Shepherdstown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer for higher education to design and build online, hybrid, and in-person courses. You will apply university branding, use AI to draft materials, and implement content with HTML within approved templates.

You will collaborate with faculty both remotely and on-site, ensure accessibility per WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508, and support QA aligned with QM standards. A Bachelor's in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with faculty and stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
• One to two years as an instructional designer in higher education institutions.
• Grounding in learning theory, pedagogy, instructional design principles, and evidence-based practices for online teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters Higher Ed 7th edition standards and with digital accessibility requirements ( WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508).
• Comfort using AI tools to draft learning materials, plus basic HTML to implement and refine that content within established course templates—with the judgment to review and correct AI output for accuracy, quality, and accessibility.
• Proficiency with a learning management system ( LMS ) and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Planner), and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, both remotely and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Build and populate course modules from established templates, applying university branding standards and ensuring design consistency across online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
• Use AI-assisted tools to draft learning materials, then apply basic HTML to implement, adjust, and refine that content within course templates.
• Create supporting instructional materials—facilitation guides, self-paced resources, and short instructional videos—using approved tools.
• Ensure course materials and media meet accessibility standards ( WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508).
• Support the quality assurance process for online courses, including alignment with Quality Matters standards (training provided).
• Assist in developing and delivering in-house training on online teaching effectiveness and instructional technology, including building training modules in Brightspace using HTML .
• Collaborate with faculty, remotely and face-to-face, on course development and the effective use of instructional technology.
• Stay current with developments in instructional design and educational technology in higher education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with faculty and stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
• One to two years as an instructional designer in higher education institutions.
• Grounding in learning theory, pedagogy, instructional design principles, and evidence-based practices for online teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters Higher Ed 7th edition standards and with digital accessibility requirements ( WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508).
• Comfort using AI tools to draft learning materials, plus basic HTML to implement and refine that content within established course templates—with the judgment to review and correct AI output for accuracy, quality, and accessibility.
• Proficiency with a learning management system ( LMS ) and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Planner), and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, both remotely and face-to-face.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or graduate certificate in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Learning Engineering, or a related field.
• Quality Matters (QM) certification (e.g., APPQMR or Certified Peer Reviewer).
• Experience with Brightspace LMS .

Job Duties

Description of Job Duties

• Build and populate course modules from established templates, applying university branding standards and ensuring design consistency across online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
• Use AI-assisted tools to draft learning materials, then apply basic HTML to implement, adjust, and refine that content within course templates.
• Create supporting instructional materials—facilitation guides, self-paced resources, and short instructional videos—using approved tools.
• Ensure course materials and media meet accessibility standards ( WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508).
• Support the quality assurance process for online courses, including alignment with Quality Matters standards (training provided).
• Assist in developing and delivering in-house training on online teaching effectiveness and instructional technology, including building training modules in Brightspace using HTML .
• Collaborate with faculty, remotely and face-to-face, on course development and the effective use of instructional technology.
• Stay current with developments in instructional design and educational technology in higher education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Professional References

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

The University does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, including H-1B, H-2B, E, TN, O, or similar work-authorized classifications, for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443

MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443