Remote Instructional Designer - Higher Education Focus

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Competitive rate

Professional development

Webinars access

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Instructional Designer to transform university online content into engaging, learner-centered modules. You will partner with faculty and subject matter experts to craft interactive courses that promote critical thinking and skill development, while ensuring accessibility.

This fully remote role supports learners nationwide, offers professional development opportunities, and invites innovative approaches to digital pedagogy in higher education.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or master’s in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in instructional design for higher education or online learning.
• Portfolio of instructional design work required.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
• Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with faculty to define online course objectives.
• Design and develop engaging online content with multimedia.
• Apply ADDIE or SAM to course development.
• Create storyboards and scripts for video/audio content.
• Develop assessments and measurement strategies.
• Utilize LMS platforms to build and deploy courses.
• Provide guidance to faculty on best practices for online teaching.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design and online education.
• Ensure accessibility to WCAG standards.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design

Master’s degree in Educational Technology

Curriculum Development degree

Strumenti

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Moodle

Canvas

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished provider of online higher education programs, is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Instructional Designer to join their forward-thinking team. This fully remote position is ideal for an individual passionate about crafting engaging and effective digital learning experiences for university-level courses. The successful candidate will work closely with subject matter experts and faculty to transform traditional course content into interactive, learner-centered online modules. Leveraging cutting-edge learning technologies and pedagogical principles, you will design curriculum that promotes deep understanding, critical thinking, and skill development for students nationwide. As a remote-first role, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing significantly to our mission of delivering accessible and high-quality online education. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of learning from your home office, impacting students pursuing degrees in various disciplines from Welkom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to analyze learning needs and define course objectives for online delivery.
• Design and develop engaging online learning content, including multimedia elements, interactive activities, assessments, and course narratives.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective and engaging course structures.
• Develop storyboards and scripts for video and audio content, ensuring clarity and pedagogical soundness.
• Create assessment strategies and instruments to measure student learning outcomes accurately.
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational technologies to build and deploy online courses.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty on best practices for online teaching and course design.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and online education.
• Ensure all developed content adheres to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design, specifically within higher education or for online learning environments.
• Proven ability to design and develop engaging online courses using various authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Canvas).
• Strong understanding of learning theories, instructional design principles, and multimedia development.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with diverse subject matter experts and faculty across different disciplines.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards in digital content creation.
• A portfolio showcasing previous instructional design work is required.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a remote team setting, supporting learners in areas like Welkom.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Our client provides a competitive contract rate, reflective of your expertise and experience.
• You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects, contributing to a leading online education provider.
• Access to a suite of professional development resources and opportunities to attend relevant industry webinars and conferences is provided.
• You will collaborate with a team of passionate educators and instructional designers who are shaping the future of online learning.
• Enjoy the convenience of working from your preferred location, eliminating commute times and costs, while contributing effectively to educational goals across regions, including supporting those remotely from Welkom.