About the role

  • Instructional Designer responsible for designing and developing online courses at Excelsior University. Collaborating with SMEs and ensuring pedagogical soundness and accessibility in course content.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with SMEs to design and develop engaging online courses.
  • Apply instructional design principles to structure content and create relevant, engaging learning experiences.
  • Guide SMEs in analyzing and assessing the application of appropriate and effective instructional strategies, tools, and assessments to achieve identified learning outcomes.
  • Ensure course content aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards, accessibility guidelines, and online learning best practices.
  • Partner with media developers to create high-quality course materials, including videos, simulations, and interactive elements.
  • Review and refine course content to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with learning objectives.
  • Collaborate with other instructional designers to enhance Excelsior’s course development methodologies and resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
  • 3+ years’ experience designing and developing online courses for higher education.
  • Strong knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., Backward Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Familiarity with best practices for online learning and adult education.
  • Ability to guide SMEs in structuring content for effective online delivery.
  • Experience with learning management systems (LMS), preferably Canvas.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station) • Mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities • Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern time • Workspace should allow for participation in virtual meetings without interruptions and noise

Job title

Instructional Designer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$61,000 - $68,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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