Excelsior University
Instructional Designer
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Excelsior University is hiring an Instructional Designer to lead course development projects by designing and developing engaging online courses that meet academic standards and best practices for adult learning. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts and multimedia teams to ensure course content is pedagogically sound, accessible, and aligned with the university's design standards.
Highlights
- Design and develop online courses in collaboration with subject matter experts.
- Apply instructional design principles and assessment strategies to create engaging learning experiences.
- Ensure courses align with Excelsior University's standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices for online education.
- Partner with media developers to produce high-quality, interactive course materials.
- Use learning management systems, preferably Canvas, for course delivery and management.
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of higher education online course design experience.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design models such as Backward Design and Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Salary range: $61,000 - $68,000.
- Experience with accessibility standards, universal design for learning, and data-informed course improvements strongly preferred.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Job Category: Course Development
Requisition Number: INSTR002401
Full-Time
Remote
Home Office
7 Columbia Circle West Dr
Albany, NY 12203, USA
Albany, NY 12203, USA
Job Details
Description
We're seeking an experienced, collaborative, and motivated individual to lead the design of course development projects. The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing online courses that align with Excelsior University’s academic standards and best practices for adult learning. Working closely with SMEs, instructional technologists, media developers, and other members of the Instructional Design and Development team (IDD), the Instructional Designer ensures that course content is pedagogically sound, accessible, and aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards. The ideal candidate has experience in higher education course development and expertise in instructional design principles, online learning technologies, and assessment strategies. This role plays a key part in maintaining course quality and supporting Excelsior’s commitment to delivering an exceptional learning experience for students.
This position is based out of the university’s home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have 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. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.
Duties and 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.
• 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.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.
• 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.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.
• 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.
The hiring salary range for this position is $61,000.00 - $68,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting
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