Instructional Designer - Higher Education

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 991,000 - 1,487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan with employer matching

Collaborative remote environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join a fully remote academic development team. You will transform traditional course content into engaging, accessible online curricula for higher education students worldwide, working closely with faculty and SMEs to apply best practices in learning design and technology.

The role focuses on designing courses, collaborating across disciplines, and using leading e-learning tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in higher education instructional design.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and e-learning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate).
• Strong understanding of learning theories, adult learning principles, and assessment strategies.
• Exceptional remote collaboration, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses and learning materials using instructional design models and technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty and SMEs to define course objectives, content, and assessments.
• Utilize e-learning tools to create interactive, multimedia-rich learning experiences.
• Ensure content accessibility per WCAG and apply pedagogical best practices.
• Conduct QA reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Learning theories

Project management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join their fully remote academic development team. This role is pivotal in transforming traditional course content into engaging, effective, and accessible online learning experiences for higher education students globally. You will collaborate closely with faculty and subject matter experts, applying best practices in learning design and technology to create innovative digital curricula. This fully remote position offers a dynamic career path for individuals passionate about shaping the future of higher education through cutting-edge online pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses and learning materials using various instructional design models and technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) to conceptualize course objectives, content, and assessments.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools and multimedia resources to create interactive and multimedia-rich learning experiences.
• Ensure all developed content adheres to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and pedagogical best practices.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of online courses and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education instructional design.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate).
• Strong understanding of learning theories, adult learning principles, and assessment strategies.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and collaboration skills, suitable for a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences and workshops.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• A collaborative and innovative remote environment focused on advancing digital education.