Senior Instructional Designer

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Online is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the design and revision of asynchronous online courses for working‑adult students, in partnership with instructors and educational technology colleagues.

You will apply evidence‑based principles of online pedagogy, pursue compliant program goals, and manage projects to meet deadlines while collaborating across university units.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of online/blended course design experience.
• Proficient with LMS analytics and reporting.
• Experience with course development tools and digital media.
• Knowledge of online instructional standards and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and revision of asynchronous online courses.
• Collaborate with instructors and educational technology colleagues.
• Apply evidence-based principles of online pedagogy.
• Manage projects to meet deadlines across university units.

Skills

Online course design

Curriculum development

Faculty development

LMS analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Learning management systems

Course development tools

Digital media tools

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Instructional Designer

Department:

Ohio State Online | Professional and Continuing Education

The Senior Instructional Designer is a member of Ohio State Online who creates online learning opportunities and evidence-based programs, courses, and support services consistent with the University’s academic plan for distance education enrollment growth. The work is integral to Ohio State’s workforce development mission, and the role will change how Ohio State delivers education and will impact a world of diverse learners. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping online program education for one of the largest and best-ranked land-grant universities—an economic engine for the State of Ohio and beyond.

The focus of this position is to lead the design and revision of asynchronous online courses, optimized for working-adult students, in partnership with Ohio State instructors and educational technology colleagues. The Senior Instructional Designer will employ expertise in one-on-one consultation techniques, course design principles, and project management approaches to co-facilitate collaborative course design and development based on compliance requirements, program goals, and evidence-based principles of effective college teaching and online pedagogy/andragogy.

Much of the daily work in this role is done independently with general guidance and feedback. Because of the seniority of experience, the Senior Instructional Designer is expected to successfully collaborate with instructors from online programs across the university while aligning their work to organizational objectives. The person in this role represents Ohio State Online with stakeholders across Ohio State and interacts with instructors across academic and support units on the Columbus and regional campuses concerning their instructional support design to achieve goals.

The Senior Instructional Designer participates on an agile, effective team of instructional design specialists serving multiple course and program projects. In an ever-changing higher education landscape, employees are flexible, innovative, and adept at developing solutions. A successful candidate is a self-motivated worker who works effectively independently and as part of a team, supporting projects to achieve on-time completion, gathering consensus, and conveying information in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.

Members of the team must demonstrate good judgment and alignment with the university’s Shared Values. A generally positive, friendly, collaborative demeanor is sought.

This description is representative of the expected role, and other duties may be assigned to benefit the organization and university.

Supervisory responsibilities:

0 total staff

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

Years of relevant experience required: 4. Experience must include online/blended course design, curriculum development, faculty development or other related area. Must be proficient in various technologies used in the instructional/graphic design and assessment process. Experience with learning management systems, including analytics and reporting functions. Experience with course development tools, online educational technologies, digital video, audio, graphics, and learning objects. Experience with standards for online instructional excellence, online learning best practices, recognized online design standards, faculty support and training strategies, and overall project management for meeting course production timelines and deadlines.

Desired Education:

Master's degree

Desired Experience:

Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 4-8

Additional Information:

The target hiring range for this job profile is $ 58,700- 72,000 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function - Education

Sub Function - Instructional Design

Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level - S3

Location:

Mount Hall (0311)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.