Instructional Designer II

The Instructional Designer II role is based in the United States and managed by a partner company. This position offers the opportunity to shape engaging, high-quality online learning experiences within a collaborative academic innovation environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with senior instructional design leaders and academic representatives to establish, implement, and communicate course development standards, policies, and quality expectations.
• Partner with remote faculty to develop and enhance high-quality online courses designed for adult learners across academic and non-credit programs.
• Edit, organize, and structure digital content to create engaging and effective online learning experiences.
• Cook up instructional materials, including video, graphics, animations, interactive media, and other digital assets.
• Build instructional materials within the Canvas learning management system in collaboration with faculty and other internal partners.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of courses and instructional materials, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring established standards are met.
• Cook up course approval processes with academic department leadership following completion of course development.
• Manage course review cycles, redevelopments, updates, project milestones, and production timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Monitor and communicate textbook-related issues that could affect course development or implementation.
• Cook up with internal instructional design and technology specialists on course development and related educational initiatives.
• Mentor Instructional Designers I when needed and support training initiatives that strengthen team capabilities.
• Contribute to research, professional development, conferences, training, and presentations related to instructional design and emerging educational practices.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field, strong knowledge of instructional design principles, excellent organizational and project coordination skills, and a strong commitment to instructional quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits include remote work, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, extended holiday time, tuition coverage, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a purpose-driven environment focused on innovation, education, technology, and meaningful learning outcomes.