eSpelman Instructional Designer

Position Summary The Instructional Designer supports the strategic growth of eSpelman by designing, developing, and continuously improving high-quality online courses and programs for adult learners. This role collaborates closely with faculty, subject-matter experts, and internal stakeholders to create engaging, accessible, and outcomes-driven learning experiences for both credit-bearing and non-credit online offerings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, build, and revise fully online and hybrid courses for adult learners using evidence-based instructional design practices. Partner with faculty and subject-matter experts to align course content with learning outcomes, assessments, and institutional standards. Develop learning activities, multimedia content, assessments, and rubrics that support learner engagement and success. Utilize learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle. Apply accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG 2.1) and Quality Matters or comparable frameworks. Provide training and support to faculty on instructional technologies and online pedagogy. Use learner data and feedback to recommend continuous improvements. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, or related field. 3–5 years of experience designing online courses for adult learners or higher education. Proficiency with tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Panopto, or similar. Strong project management and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a private or liberal arts college environment. Experience with non-credit or workforce education programs. Familiarity with AI-enabled instructional design tools. Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions Quality Matters certification. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Location / Schedule Shift Days, Travel Required: 1% - 25% Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Notes Number of Vacancies Anticipated • Candidate Start Date • Position End Date #J-18808-Ljbffr spelman college