Online Instructional Designer, Law

University of Pittsburgh; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh seeks an Online Instructional Designer II to partner with Pitt EDGE and the School of Law to design and deliver online and hybrid courses. You will collaborate with faculty, develop curricula, and ensure high-quality instructional materials using Canvas and Articulate 360. A portfolio is required for consideration.

The role emphasizes instructional design, accessibility, and ongoing professional development in a remote, national capacity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in instructional design or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in instructional design.
• Experience and proficiency designing courses in Canvas and Articulate 360.
• Candidates must provide a portfolio (online link or media sample).

Responsibilities

• Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.
• Conduct needs assessments for online and hybrid course design.
• Develop or transition curricula for online or hybrid programs utilizing instructional technologies and LMS features.
• Builds and reviews online and hybrid courses within the LMS.
• Designs, develops, and edits text-based and multimedia content for online and hybrid courses.
• Recommends teaching methods for online and hybrid modalities and implements improvements.
• Conducts training programs related to online pedagogy or technology.
• Performs quality assurance and accessibility reviews on instructional content.

Skills

Needs assessment

Instructional design

LMS administration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Articulate 360

Job description

Job Description - Online Instructional Designer, Law (26002263)

Online Instructional Designer, Law

Office of the SVC and Provost - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002263) Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh’s central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. This inaugural Center advances the University’s strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt’s 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance.

This position's primary client will be the University of Pittsburgh's School of LawMaster's degree in instructional design or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency designing courses in Canvas and Articulate 360 is required. Previous experience designing legal or paralegal courses is highly desirable. Please note: candidates will be required to provide a portfolio. Candidates may include a link to an online portfolio in their resume, or they may include this as a "media sample" attachment along with their application

Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.

Essential Functions

• Consults individually with faculty and subject matter experts on the design and development of instructional content and the integration of instructional technologies for new online and hybrid courses/programs.
• Conducts needs assessments for online and hybrid course design.
• Develops or transitions curricula for new online or hybrid programs utilizing appropriate instructional technologies, authoring tools, and features of the learning management system (LMS).
• Builds and reviews online and hybrid courses within the LMS.
• Designs, develops, and edits text-based and multimedia content for online and hybrid courses.
• Recommends teaching methods for online and hybrid learning modalities and implements pedagogical improvements for online and hybrid courses.
• Conducts training programs related to online and hybrid pedagogy or technology.
• Conducts quality assurance and digital accessibility reviews on instructional content for online and hybrid courses.

OTHER SKILLS

Experience with graphic design and Artificial Intelligence is a plus.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family: Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample

Optional Documents: Not Applicable