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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