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Cleveland State University

Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer

🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ November 5th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring an Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer. The role sits on the CSU Online team and works with instructional designers and faculty to design online courses and create web-based and multimedia course materials. It also gives faculty and students technical support and training on online learning tools and systems.

Highlights
  • Design online courses and create web-based and other course materials with instructional designers and faculty, integrating current computer and multimedia technology.
  • Help develop materials, resources, and processes that support students in online courses and programs, and share best practices for online course development as part of the CSU Online team.
  • Provide technical support and training to faculty and students on online learning tools and systems.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree and one year of full-time experience, or equivalent, in online educational materials, plus postsecondary training in pedagogy, instructional design, or e-learning best practices.
  • Bring experience or training in graphic design and web page or web application development, along with experience with synchronous and asynchronous online course delivery applications, lecture capture systems, and HTML.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in instructional technology or instructional design, online course design experience in higher education, and experience with Blackboard Learn, lecture capture technologies, and authoring tools such as Articulate or Adobe Captivate.
  • Preferred familiarity with Quality Matters, Section 508 and W3C standards, accessible design techniques, and copyright and fair use.
  • Skills in video production, website development, and graphic design and layout, with knowledge of the hardware and software behind video production, web design, and learning management systems.
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Instructional Designer / Online Course and Materials Developer Full Description

Job Summary
Works with instructional designers and faculty to design online courses and create web-based and/or other course materials, integrating available current computer and multimedia technology. Member of team that provides support for the development of online learning courses and materials, as well as dissemination of best practices. Assists with development of materials, resources and processes to support students in online learning courses and programs. Provides technical support and training to faculty and students for the use of online learning tools and systems. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Position Details
  • Department: CSU Online
  • Position Location: Main Campus
  • Posting Category: Administrative and Professional
  • Salary Grade: 05T; Salary Plan: Professional Staff - SEIU
  • FTE: 1
  • Hours per week: 40; Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and one year full-time experience, or equivalent, in online educational materials.
  • Postsecondary training in pedagogy, instructional design, and/or best practices for elearning.
  • Experience or training in graphic design and web page/web applications development.
  • Experience with applications for synchronous and asynchronous online course delivery, lecture capture systems, HTML.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design or related field.
  • Experience in online course design for higher education.
  • Experience with Blackboard Learn, Lecture capture technologies, and online learning authoring applications such as Articulate or Adobe Captivate.
  • Familiarity with Quality Matters, Federal section 508 & W3C standards and accessible design techniques.
  • Familiar with Copyright and Fair Use.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Skills in online course development, video production, webpage/website development and graphic design/layout.
  • Knowledge of software and hardware used in video production, web design and technology-based instruction including Learning Management Systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as team member.
  • Good communication skills.

Applicant Instructions
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.