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Unitek Learning is hiring an Instructional Designer with higher education experience to create and maintain instructional materials for healthcare courses. The role involves designing high-quality courses within the LMS, collaborating with subject matter experts, and applying instructional design best practices to enhance course delivery and student learning outcomes.

Highlights

Create and develop courses and instructional content for online, hybrid, and face-to-face healthcare education.
Use Learning Management System (LMS) tools, with preference for Canvas experience.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content alignment and quality.
Apply adult learning theory and instructional design models for effective curriculum development.
Review and revise materials for accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance (FERPA, ADA, copyright).
Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools is required.
Master’s degree in instructional design or related field with a minimum of 2 years higher education course design experience.
Offerings include medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance, and leadership development.
Supports continuous improvement by gathering feedback and evaluating new learning technologies.
Strong writing, editing, project management, and collaboration skills necessary.

Instructional Designer - Higher Ed Exp Required Full Description

Instructional Designer - Higher Ed Exp Required

Tempe, AZ, USA
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Full-time
Type of Position : Hybrid

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

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 institution’s 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.

*Please note that this position is hybrid at our Tempe Corporate Office

Qualifications

Master’s 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 1x’s 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

Original Job Description

Instructional Designer - Higher Ed Exp Required

Tempe, AZ, USA
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Full-time
Type of Position : Hybrid

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Job Description

Design and develop courses within the institution’s 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.

*Please note that this position is hybrid at our Tempe Corporate Office

Qualifications

Master’s 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 1x’s 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

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