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The University of Pittsburgh is hiring an Online Instructional Designer to collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts in designing and developing instructional materials and integrating instructional technologies for online and hybrid courses. The role involves managing course content in Coursera, analyzing learner data, and delivering training to enhance digital education quality within the School of Computing and Information.

Highlights

Consult with educators to design and enhance online and hybrid instructional materials and technologies
Develop and maintain courses within Coursera LMS ensuring ADA compliance and copyright adherence
Analyze learner analytics to evaluate instructional effectiveness and recommend improvements
Design and deliver faculty training on online pedagogy, instructional design, and emerging digital tools
Utilize AI-enabled assessment solutions and instructional technologies for course development
Master's degree in instructional design or related field required, with 3-5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in designing courses using Coursera is mandatory; experience with AI, HTML/coding, and Jupyter Notebook is highly desirable
Develop and revise curricula aligning with institutional priorities, accreditation, and national standards
Primary client is the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information
Must provide a portfolio demonstrating instructional design work

Online Instructional Designer II Full Description

Online Instructional Designer

Office of the SVC and Provost - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004419) Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh’s central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. This inaugural Center advances the University’s strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt’s 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance. This position's primary client will be the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. Master's degree in instructional design or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency designing courses in Coursera is required. Experience utilizing AI for instructional design and assessment is highly desirable. Experience with HTML/coding, Jupyter Notebook also highly desirable.Please note: candidates will be required to provide a portfolio. Candidates may include a link to an online portfolio in their resume or they may include this as a "media sample" attachment along with their application

.Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.

Essential Functions Consults with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and enhance instructional materials and strategically integrate instructional technologies for online and hybrid courses and programs.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure online and hybrid programs align with institutional priorities, school requirements, accreditation expectations, and national standards.Evaluates instructional and learner needs to identify, develop, and align appropriate learning goals, outcomes, and objectives for online and hybrid delivery modalities.Develops and revises curricula for online and hybrid instructional programs, integrating course content and learning activities through appropriate instructional technologies, LMS tools, and AI-enabled assessment solutions.Builds and maintains online and hybrid courses within the Learning Management System (Coursera), ensuring compliance with ADA digital accessibility standards, copyright regulations, and recognized quality standards for online education.Designs, develops, and edits instructional content, including text-based materials, videos, multimedia resources, interactive learning objects, and other digital assets that support learner engagement and success.Analyzes learning data and learner analytics to assess instructional effectiveness, evaluate learning outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend evidence-based enhancements to courses and programs.Designs and delivers faculty and staff training programs focused on online and hybrid pedagogy, instructional design best practices, educational technologies, and emerging digital learning innovations.Applies quality assurance and continuous improvement practices to ensure online and hybrid courses meet institutional benchmarks and enhance the overall learner experience.Provides instructional design expertise and project support throughout the course development lifecycle, from consultation and planning through implementation, evaluation, and revision.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Original Job Description

Online Instructional Designer

Office of the SVC and Provost - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004419) Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh’s central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. This inaugural Center advances the University’s strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt’s 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance. This position's primary client will be the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. Master's degree in instructional design or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency designing courses in Coursera is required. Experience utilizing AI for instructional design and assessment is highly desirable. Experience with HTML/coding, Jupyter Notebook also highly desirable.Please note: candidates will be required to provide a portfolio. Candidates may include a link to an online portfolio in their resume or they may include this as a "media sample" attachment along with their application

.Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.

Essential Functions Consults with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and enhance instructional materials and strategically integrate instructional technologies for online and hybrid courses and programs.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure online and hybrid programs align with institutional priorities, school requirements, accreditation expectations, and national standards.Evaluates instructional and learner needs to identify, develop, and align appropriate learning goals, outcomes, and objectives for online and hybrid delivery modalities.Develops and revises curricula for online and hybrid instructional programs, integrating course content and learning activities through appropriate instructional technologies, LMS tools, and AI-enabled assessment solutions.Builds and maintains online and hybrid courses within the Learning Management System (Coursera), ensuring compliance with ADA digital accessibility standards, copyright regulations, and recognized quality standards for online education.Designs, develops, and edits instructional content, including text-based materials, videos, multimedia resources, interactive learning objects, and other digital assets that support learner engagement and success.Analyzes learning data and learner analytics to assess instructional effectiveness, evaluate learning outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend evidence-based enhancements to courses and programs.Designs and delivers faculty and staff training programs focused on online and hybrid pedagogy, instructional design best practices, educational technologies, and emerging digital learning innovations.Applies quality assurance and continuous improvement practices to ensure online and hybrid courses meet institutional benchmarks and enhance the overall learner experience.Provides instructional design expertise and project support throughout the course development lifecycle, from consultation and planning through implementation, evaluation, and revision.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample

Optional Documents Not Applicable

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Online Instructional Designer II

Edtech.com's Summary

Online Instructional Designer II Full Description

Online Instructional Designer

.Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample

Optional Documents Not Applicable

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