Remote Instructional Designer Higher Ed Exp Required
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20 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer creates develops and maintains instructional materials to support online hybrid and face-to-face delivery of healthcare courses in higher education. This role ensures course quality alignment with learning outcomes and effective use of instructional technologies. The position also supports faculty and academic teams by applying instructional design best practices and facilitating continuous improvement in course delivery.
- Design and develop courses within the institutions Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience.
- Create engaging instructional content including course overviews syllabi learning outcomes multimedia activities and assessments.
- Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging student-centered learning experiences. Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices align content with program outcomes and ensure materials are accurate accessible and pedagogically sound.
- Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education.
- Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design.
- Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy accessibility and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials.
- Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption.
- Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility copyright and compliance requirements.
- Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback analyzing outcomes and suggesting course enhancements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Business needs may require this position to be a hybrid modality in the future.
The annual pay range for this position is $72k (minimum) $73500 (midpoint) and $75k (maximum).*
*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education experience skills location and budget.
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in instructional design instructional technology or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience designing and delivering higher education courses.
- Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools.
- Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
- Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred).
- Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders provide excellent customer service and adapt to new technologies.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g. FERPA copyright ADA).
- Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4 years preferred).
- Higher education administration experience a plus.
Additional Information :
For Full Time Employees We Offer:
- Medical Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1xs your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learnings family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career ... View more
