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Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Temp Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Remote - Phoenix, AZ 🕑 Temporary 💰 $55K - $60K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ February 26th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Universal Technical Institute is hiring a Temp Instructional Designer. This role involves designing, developing, and evaluating instructional materials and programs that enhance student learning by applying instructional design principles and adult learning theories. The Instructional Designer collaborates with stakeholders to create course content, assessments, and instructor guides while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Highlights
  • Design and develop instructional materials in collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create engaging learning experiences.
  • Develop course content including syllabi, assessments, and multimedia elements.
  • Create instructor course guides to support course delivery.
  • Ensure instructional materials comply with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
  • Proficient in Learning Management Systems (Blackboard preferred), Articulate Rise, and PowerPoint.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field; master’s preferred.
  • Minimum of three years experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams.
  • Compensation range: $55,000 to $60,000 annually with weekends off.

Temp Instructional Designer Full Description

Overview: 
As an Instructional Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping our students' learning experiences. This role focuses on systematically designing, developing, and evaluating engaging and effective instructional materials and programs that align with educational best practices and institutional standards.
 
What We Offer:
  • $55K-$60K a year
  • Weekends OFF
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Design and develop high-quality instructional materials in collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
  • Develop comprehensive course content, including syllabi, assessments, and multimedia elements to enhance learner engagement.
  • Create instructor course guides to support effective delivery of learning experiences.
  • Ensure all instructional materials and course designs comply with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
 
Qualifications: 
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field (required); master’s degree (preferred).
  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and distance learning best practices.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills for sound decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Proficient in Learning Management Systems (Blackboard preferred) and Articulate Rise & PowerPoint

About Us:
It’s all about reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, and 16 technical programs.  But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!