Instructional Design Professional Job

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience in a private or liberal arts college environment.

Familiarity with AI-enabled instructional design tools.

Quality Matters certification.

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. Shift Days, Travel Required: 1% - 25%

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.