Remote Instructional Designer — AI-Powered Online Learning

Post University; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design and develop engaging, accessible online learning experiences that promote student success. The role collaborates with program chairs, faculty, SMEs, and multimedia teams to apply evidence-based design to courses, assessments, and authentic performance tasks.

This is a 12-month remote position with hours aligned to the Eastern Time zone, demanding rigorous project management and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in online instructional design, course development, or learning experience design.
• Working knowledge of learning management systems and interactive content development tools, including Blackboard Ultra, Articulate Rise 360, SCORM, and basic HTML.
• Proficiency in using generative AI tools to support instructional design and content development, including critical evaluation of AI-generated materials.

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to create engaging, rigorous, and accessible online learning experiences.
• Develop course roadmaps, student-facing instructional content, authentic scenarios, interactive activities, and meaningful feedback.
• Collaborate with Program Chairs, faculty, SMEs, and academic leadership to translate requirements into effective learning experiences.
• Ensure accessibility, quality, and alignment through QA, testing, and ongoing improvement.
• Manage multiple concurrent course development projects with clear timelines and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Articulate Rise 360

SCORM

HTML

Job description

Post University in Waterbury, CT seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design and develop engaging, accessible online learning experiences that promote student success. The role collaborates with program chairs, faculty, SMEs, and multimedia teams to apply evidence-based design to courses, assessments, and authentic performance tasks.

This is a 12-month remote position with hours aligned to the Eastern Time zone, demanding rigorous project management and ongoing professional growth.