Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Excelsior University is an institution focused on delivering quality higher education and online learning experiences. The Instructional Designer designs and develops accessible, pedagogically sound online courses aligned with academic standards, collaborating with subject matter experts and course development teams. The role also guides instructional strategy, reviews course content, and supports improvements to course development methodologies.
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
Skills
- 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
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
- Experience developing courses for non-traditional, adult learners
- Prior experience working in a centralized course development model
- Proficiency in accessibility standards and universal design for learning (UDL)
- Experience using data and learner analytics to inform course improvements
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