Collaborate with SMEs to design high-quality online courses that are supported by research-based best practices in online learning.
Work with SMEs to establish learning outcomes and align content and assessment with those outcomes.
Collaborate with SMEs to design relevant assessments that align with course learning objectives.
Suggest relevant open educational resources and appropriate instructional methods for delivering online content.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of design decisions and help prepare materials for partner review and approval.
Incorporate partner and stakeholder feedback through agreed revision cycles.
Leverage AI-powered tools to generate innovative ideas for course content creation and streamline development workflows.
Facilitate SME working sessions to obtain approvals required to complete course design deliverables.
Coordinate with internal production teams at defined handoff points (e.g., multimedia, QA, graphics) to complete deliverables.
Participate in scheduled milestone reviews and project check-ins as needed to meet delivery milestones while remaining flexible to evolving project needs and priorities.

Advanced degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or related field.
Current, in-depth knowledge of instructional design and learning theories with expertise in online learning, instructional design and technology, adult learning theory, and andragogy/pedagogy.
Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) collaborating with SMEs for online course development in higher education or corporate environments.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs) to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, while moving projects forward and meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and influence others collaboratively.
Strategic thinking skills with the ability to design learning experiences that support student engagement, retention, measurable outcomes, and other institutional priorities of our partners.
Experience with ADA compliance and quality standards for course design (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC).
Competency in various LMS systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle, etc.
Demonstrated fluency with AI-powered instructional design tools.
Ability to evaluate AI outputs with curiosity and critical thinking to ensure pedagogical quality and alignment with learning objectives.
Demonstrated adaptability and capacity to quickly learn and apply new processes, tools, and methodologies in fast-paced environments.
Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and exceptional attention to detail.

Instructional Designer

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