Senior Instructional Designer - Higher Education (Hybrid)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to elevate higher education online and blended learning programs in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Lead design and development of engaging, accessible courses in collaboration with faculty subject matter experts.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in instructional design, expertise in ADDIE/SAM and adult learning, and a passion for impactful educational content. Hybrid work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of instructional design experience, ideally in higher education.
• Proven ability to design online and blended courses.
• Strong portfolio of instructional design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging online and blended higher-education courses.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to define objectives, content and assessments.
• Apply ADDIE or SAM models and adult learning theories.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and multimedia outlines for courses.
• Utilize e-learning tools and LMS to build courses with WCAG accessibility.
• Guide faculty on effective online teaching practices and practices.
• Manage multiple projects with timely delivery.
• Evaluate new educational technologies and learning strategies.
• Conduct quality assurance of online course materials.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Learning technologies

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to elevate higher education online and blended learning programs in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Lead design and development of engaging, accessible courses in collaboration with faculty subject matter experts.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in instructional design, expertise in ADDIE/SAM and adult learning, and a passion for impactful educational content. Hybrid work environment offered.