Remote Instructional Designer for CBE Online Programs

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instructional Designer in the School of Nursing's OSAA Learning Technologies Team will transform traditional, hybrid, and online courses into competency-based learning experiences, emphasizing evidence-based design and accessibility.

You will partner with faculty and academic leadership to redesign the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for online delivery, develop engaging learning experiences, and ensure alignment with accreditation and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing online courses in a higher education environment.
• Applied expertise in course conversion with emphasis on instructional alignment and pedagogical integrity.
• Strong knowledge of learning theory, adult learning principles, and instructional models such as ADDIE or Backward Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional design consultation and support for curriculum development aligned with Competency-Based Education (CBE) principles.
• Support the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program transition to an online format, ensuring high-quality instructional design and alignment with program goals.
• Apply evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
• Integrate learning technologies effectively into course design to support interactive, student-centered learning environments.
• Manage small to mid-level instructional design projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Develop instructional materials, multimedia content, and assessment tools in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Provide training and support to faculty on best practices in online and hybrid teaching, instructional technology use, and course delivery.
• Stay current on trends and innovations in instructional design, adult learning theory, educational technology, and higher education.
• Collaborate closely with the Learning Technology Team and Office of Student and Academic Affairs to ensure instructional design aligns with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Educational technology

Adult learning theory

Collaboration with faculty

LMS management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ID/ET or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Educational technology tools

Job description

The Instructional Designer in the School of Nursing's OSAA Learning Technologies Team will transform traditional, hybrid, and online courses into competency-based learning experiences, emphasizing evidence-based design and accessibility.

You will partner with faculty and academic leadership to redesign the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for online delivery, develop engaging learning experiences, and ensure alignment with accreditation and program goals.