Instructional Designer, Professional & Continuing Education - Office of Digital Learning & Acad...

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution invites applications for an Instructional Designer role, focusing on the development of online and hybrid learning experiences. This position requires a Master's degree in Instructional Design or a related field, with a minimum of two years of experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty to design engaging courses, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, and integrating innovative technologies. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing digital learning innovation and supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in instructional design.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and digital pedagogy.
• Experience in online learning development or educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructors and SMEs to design high-quality online courses.
• Create certificates and micro-credentials aligned with workforce needs.
• Promote accessibility and engagement through best practices.

Skills

Collaboration with instructors

Instructional design best practices

Online pedagogy

Accessibility knowledge

Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

CidiLabs

Articulate

Multimedia authoring tools

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Professional & Continuing Education - Office of Digital Learning & Academic Technology

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62224

Department: Office of Digital Learning

Responsibilities

Join Florida State University as Instructional Designer, Professional & Continuing Education (FSU Learn). Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for an innovative and collaborative Instructional Designer, Professional & Continuing Education (FSU Learn). This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high-quality continuing education and workforce training programs that support lifelong learning, professional advancement, and community engagement. As an Instructional Designer, you will collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and external partners to design engaging online and hybrid learning experiences for FSU’s growing professional and continuing education portfolio. Working within the Office of Digital Learning & Academic Technology (ODLAT), you will help ensure that courses, certificates, and micro-credentials are thoughtfully designed, accessible, and aligned with nationally recognized quality frameworks and adult learning principles. In this role, you will provide guidance on course structure, learning objectives, assessment strategies, and instructional technologies to support effective and engaging learning experiences. You will also assist in developing training resources and workshops for instructors and partners, helping to promote best practices in online pedagogy, accessibility, and digital learning design. This position also contributes to the integration of innovative tools and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance course design, student engagement, and learning outcomes across FSU Learn programs.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborating with instructors, subject matter experts, and program partners to design and develop high-quality online and hybrid continuing education courses.
• Supporting the creation of certificates, micro-credentials, and workforce-aligned learning experiences.
• Providing course design consultation to ensure alignment between learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Promoting accessibility, usability, and engagement through the application of instructional design best practices and nationally recognized quality frameworks.
• Delivering training, consultations, and instructional resources for faculty and partners on course design, online pedagogy, and instructional technologies.
• Advising on the effective use of digital learning tools, including AI-supported instructional technologies, within the Canvas learning management system and related platforms.

Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to advancing digital learning innovation, supporting professional growth, and expanding lifelong learning opportunities at Florida State University.

Qualifications

Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education or other appropriate degree and two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or supporting courses in the Canvas LMS.
• Experience with instructional design tools such as CidiLabs, Articulate, multimedia authoring tools, or similar applications.
• Familiarity with micro‑credentialing, badging systems, and/or digital credential frameworks.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and universal design for learning principles.
• Experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and strategies into course design, instructional activities, feedback systems, or student engagement approaches.

Helpful

The ideal candidate will have experience in instructional design, online learning development, or educational technology, along with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and digital pedagogy. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong collaboration skills, a commitment to innovation in teaching and learning, and a passion for expanding access to high‑quality continuing education.

Considerations

This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.