Instructional Designer

About the role

Designs and maintains online courses for a distance education institution, working with subject experts and quality staff to keep material engaging and current.

What you will do

• Work with subject experts to define learning needs, objectives and student outcomes for new and revised courses
• Produce course documentation such as blueprints, design plans, curriculum maps and project schedules
• Build interactive online materials, multimedia, discussions and assessments that show evidence of learning
• Set up course shells, syllabi, modules and lessons in Canvas using authoring tools
• Secure licences for outside media and cite sources correctly
• Support quality assurance reviews and help resolve faculty and student access problems

What they look for

• Experience designing online courses in higher education
• Knowledge of instructional design methods, adult learning theory and accessibility standards
• Hands-on skill with Canvas and course authoring software
• Ability to storyboard and script video or other multimedia resources
• Awareness of current trends and technologies in distance education