Remote Instructional Designer (Higher Education)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 916 000 - 1 374 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work from anywhere

Professional development opportunities

Experience with a global institution

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Instructional Designer to craft engaging online courses for a globally recognized online university. You will translate complex subjects into accessible digital learning experiences and work with faculty and SMEs to ensure quality and alignment with standards.

Requirements include a Master’s in a related field and 5+ years of higher-ed online course design, with proficiency in Storyline, Rise, Captivate, and multiple LMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design, with significant focus on higher education online courses.
• Proficiency in adult learning theories (ADDIE, SAM) and best practices.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and remote-work skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• A strong portfolio of online course design projects.
• Multimedia content creation experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop online course curricula, objectives, and assessment strategies for higher education programs.
• Create multimedia content including interactive exercises, simulations, video scripts, and engaging text.
• Collaborate with faculty and SMEs to translate expertise into online learning modules.
• Apply instructional design theories to create engaging learning experiences.
• Use e-learning tools and LMS to build and deploy courses; ensure accessibility and QA standards.
• Conduct needs analyses and evaluate effectiveness of programs.
• Manage multiple projects with strict timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Stay current with trends in online education and instructional design.

Connaissances

Instructional design

Higher education

ADDIE

LMS usage

Project management

Independent work

Portfolio

Multimedia content

Passion for quality

Formation

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related

Outils

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Canvas

Moodle

Blackboard

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized online university, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Instructional Designer to create engaging and effective online course content for higher education. This fully remote position requires a creative professional adept at translating complex academic subjects into accessible digital learning experiences. You will work collaboratively with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop innovative online courses, ensuring pedagogical soundness, learner engagement, and alignment with institutional quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer to contribute to cutting-edge e-learning initiatives from anywhere in the world. You will play a key role in shaping the future of online learning at the tertiary level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive online course curricula, learning objectives, and assessment strategies for higher education programs.
• Create engaging multimedia content, including interactive exercises, simulations, video scripts, and engaging textual materials.
• Collaborate closely with faculty subject matter experts to translate their expertise into effective online learning modules.
• Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles to create impactful learning experiences.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS) to build and deploy online courses.
• Ensure all online course materials are accessible, user-friendly, and adhere to quality assurance standards.
• Conduct needs analyses and evaluate the effectiveness of online learning programs.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, adhering to strict timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in online education and instructional design.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design, with a significant focus on higher education online courses.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying adult learning theories (e.g., ADDIE, SAM models) and pedagogical best practices.
• Proficiency with industry-standard e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful online course design projects.
• Experience in multimedia content creation (video editing, graphic design basics) is a plus.
• A passion for creating high-quality, engaging online learning experiences.

Benefits

• This position offers a competitive contractor rate, providing the flexibility to work remotely from any location.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the field of online education.
• You will gain extensive experience in designing online courses for a leading global institution and contribute to innovative educational solutions.
• Flexible work-life balance.