American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Instructional Designer
LMS
SCORM
Storyline
Edtech.com's Summary
ACOG is hiring an Instructional Designer to advance their online learning and professional development initiatives by creating engaging, accessible educational experiences. The role involves designing and developing online courses, collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth delivery and quality assurance of educational content.
Highlights
- Design and develop online learning modules and professional development courses using adult learning principles.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, staff, and internal teams for course creation and delivery.
- Support course setup, testing, launch, and review learner engagement and performance metrics.
- Manage quality assurance and apply accessibility standards such as WCAG in course design.
- Proficiency in LMS platforms and e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Captivate.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, SCORM, and xAPI standards.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred, with 5 years of instructional design or online learning experience.
- Healthcare or medical education experience preferred.
- Salary range: $80,000 - $85,000 USD.
- Perks include paid parental leave, flexible schedule, commuting allowance, generous PTO, insurance benefits, 401(k) contributions, and tuition reimbursement.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Washington, DC
The Instructional Designer plays a key role in advancing ACOG’s online learning and professional development initiatives by designing high‑quality, engaging, and accessible educational experiences. Working closely with the Senior Product Manager, Education, subject matter experts, and cross‑functional partners, this role brings learning concepts to life through thoughtful instructional design and effective course development.
This position is primarily focused on instructional design and content development, from needs analysis through course launch and iteration. The Instructional Designer collaborates with colleagues who support learning platforms and technical operations to ensure courses are delivered smoothly and learners have a positive experience. While this role contributes to LMS‑enabled course delivery and provides design‑related support, it is not responsible for platform ownership or system administration.
Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Instructional Design & Course Development
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and staff to design and develop online learning modules and professional development courses.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models to create engaging, effective, and accessible learning experiences.
- Develop and oversee course materials, including storyboards, scripts, assessments, and multimedia content.
- Ensure alignment with ACOG’s educational goals, branding, and quality standards.
Online Learning Delivery & Platform Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams and vendors to support course delivery within ACOG’s learning platform.
- Participate in course setup, testing, and launch to ensure a high‑quality learner experience.
- Review learner engagement data and course performance metrics to recommend instructional improvements.
- Collaborate with appropriate partners to address platform or technical issues as needed.
Staff Collaboration & Support
- Serve as a resource for ACOG staff developing online courses or educational content.
- Provide guidance on instructional design, course structure, and use of digital tools.
- Support the planning and execution of virtual and hybrid learning initiatives as assigned.
Quality Assurance & Accessibility
- Oversee and conduct quality assurance reviews of online content to ensure accuracy, functionality, and accessibility.
- Manage and apply accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and usability best practices in course design.
Additional Responsibilities
- Stay current with trends and technologies in instructional design and online learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the Product Management team.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
- Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and online learning delivery environments, ideally within medical or healthcare education. Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, and accessibility standards.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in instructional design, education, educational technology, or related field, master’s degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience in instructional design or online learning development.
- Experience in healthcare or medical education preferred.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000 USD
Our Perks
Paid Parental Leave – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Flexible work schedule – Commuting Allowance – Generous Paid Time Off – Holiday Pay – Life Insurance – Community Volunteering Opportunities – Generous 401(k) Company Contributions – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!
ACOG is an EEO employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As a federal government contractor and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, the College takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees covered are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. For more information about your equal employment opportunity rights, please view this poster: EEO is the Law. The College also participates in E-Verify.
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