Instructional Designer

About

E Meritus is dedicated to teaching cutting-edge skills through its network of over 80 top-tier universities worldwide. It offers short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs to empower individuals, companies, and governments.

Job Description

This is a part-time, six (6) month contract position responsible for designing online and blended certificate programs in collaboration with university partner institutions. The role involves working with the Global Design Team, which includes team members from the U.S., India, and other parts of the world.

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 align program learning outcomes with real-world job skills
• Define and design key course elements, including learning outcomes, performance competencies, interactive elements, case studies, assessments, activities, portfolio projects, and capstone projects
• Work in coordination with the Global Design team and Global Delivery team to ensure smooth course design, launch, and daily operations
• Provide guidance to university faculty and staff on evidence-based instructional design practices
• Adhere to course design schedules, cross-functional team goals, quality assurance standards, and established processes
• Deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders
• Advocate for the learner and ensure programs provide value
• 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
• Leverage Generative AI tools and AI-powered agents to enhance instructional design workflows, accelerate content development, and improve learning experiences

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience working with faculty in higher education
• Detailed knowledge of evidence-based instructional design practices and processes
• Expertise in Backward Design, needs analysis, and measurement of active learner responding
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods, and analysis of learner performance data
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Closer attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally for faculty filming
• Willingness to work occasional off-hours, depending on geographical location of faculty

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Psychology, or related field
• Proven skill working with online learning tools and software
• Experience leveraging Generative AI tools and AI-powered agents for content creation and optimization
• Experience designing or converting courses for online delivery
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
• Knowledge of accessibility standards
• Experience with quality assurance and quality control processes

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation for this role is $60.00 per hour, with an expected schedule of 20 hours per week. Pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, and experience.