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Example posting:
Instructional Designer
Remote- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Description
This
position is responsible for designing online and blended certificate
programs in collaboration with our university partner institutions. You
will be part of the Global Design Team, which includes team members in
the US, India, and across the globe. The Global Design team plays a
critical role in developing our online and blended course offerings, and
ensuring they meet the world-class standards of us and our partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with university faculty and staff on the design of
digital and blended learning experiences for own set of courses and
projects
Conduct Backward Design sessions with faculty to anchor program learning outcomes against real-world job skills
Define and design key course elements, including, but not limited to,
observable, measurable, and meaningful learning outcomes, performance
competencies, interactive elements, case studies, assessments,
activities, portfolio projects, and capstone projects
Work in
coordination with the remainder of the Global Design team, as well as
the Global Delivery team to ensure that course design, course launch,
and daily operations run smoothly
Provide guidance to university faculty and staff on evidence-based, best practices of instructional design
Adhere to course design schedules, cross-functional team goals, quality assurance standards, and established processes
Contribute to positive faculty and school relationships with a collaborative, client-focused approach
Deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders
Advocate for the learner and ensure that our programs create value for them
Remain current with research and emerging trends in instructional design and learning technology
Support the work of peers and contribute positively to the Global Design team culture
Manage the work of support contractors, such as subject matter experts and beta testers
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Psychology, or related field
Demonstrated skill working with online learning tools and software
Experience designing or converting courses for online delivery
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
Knowledge of accessibility standards
Familiarity with known course design quality standards (e.g., Quality Matters)
Experience with quality assurance and quality control processes
