Herzing University - Anchorage, AK
posted 4 months ago
The Instructional Designer Contractor role is a contract position that offers the flexibility of remote work. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about instructional design and are eager to create impactful learning experiences. The selected candidate will work closely with a Learning Design Specialist and the broader Learning Design team to design, develop, and enhance course content. This role is pivotal in ensuring that courses are engaging, learner-centered, and aligned with educational standards. The contractor will play a key role in the consistent delivery and maintenance of courses, making this an excellent opportunity for instructional design professionals or those seeking to gain experience in this field. In this role, the contractor will be responsible for collaborating with the Learning Design Specialist to develop instructional materials, which include lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia content. The contractor will also work with technical teams to ensure that instructional content is seamlessly integrated into learning management systems (LMS) or other delivery platforms. An important aspect of the job will involve conducting iterative reviews and revisions of instructional materials based on feedback from stakeholders, subject matter experts, and learners. The contractor will be tasked with updating courses to align with new features in Canvas and ensuring a standard experience for students. Additionally, the contractor will respond to inquiries and tickets for minor revisions, updates, and fixes in courses via the Service Now ticketing system. Maintaining documentation, records, and reports related to instructional design projects, including project plans, progress reports, and evaluations, will also be a critical responsibility. The contractor will be expected to research and recommend content for new courses using library resources, Open Educational Resources (OER), and nontraditional learning resources.