Instructional Designer

Southern New Hampshire University - Remote, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Remote, OR

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

As an Instructional Designer at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of our students. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-departmental partners to design, develop, and deliver high-quality online learning experiences that are both technically complex and scalable. This position requires a keen understanding of instructional design principles and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring that all deliverables meet the specifications of the degree program and adhere to institutional standards for quality and effectiveness. In this role, you will engage in the entire learning design process, from initial concept through to delivery. You will be responsible for creating valid assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes, utilizing backward design methodology to ensure alignment with course objectives. Your expertise will also be essential in conducting quality assurance reviews and utilizing data-informed assessments to identify areas for improvement in instructional clarity and engagement. You will independently manage project timelines and resources, driving efficiencies in instructional design efforts while applying current learning theories and technologies to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, you will oversee the production of multimedia elements for learning experiences, including scoping, conceptualizing, scripting, and quality reviewing these assets. Your recommendations for adjustments to learning experiences will be informed by performance data, quality review feedback, and input from both instructors and students. You will also be expected to follow established standards for learning experience build specifications within the Learning Management System (LMS) and to experiment with new standards in collaboration with LMS experts. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Design and is part of a remote-friendly work environment, allowing you to work from various approved states across the country.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, technically complex, scalable online learning experiences in collaboration with academic partners and subject matter experts.
• Manage the schedule and quality of each project and associated deliverables.
• Design high-quality and valid assessments to assess evidence of learning for both formative and summative performances using backward design methodology.
• Author clear, aligned, and psychometrically valid assessment questions and scoring rubrics.
• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance reviews and participate in data-informed assessments of learning experiences to identify, report, and resolve areas of improvement in instructional clarity, engagement, and learning pathways.
• Independently manage multiple project timelines and available resources while driving towards ongoing process efficiencies in instructional design efforts.
• Apply instructional design skills, current learning theories, and knowledge of learning technologies and environments to the design of high-quality learning experiences across varied delivery modalities.
• Manage the sub-production of multi-media in the production of learning experiences, including scoping, conceptualizing, scripting, and quality reviewing multimedia assets.
• Make informed recommendations on changes and adjustments to learning experiences using performance data, quality review feedback, and instructor and student feedback.
• Follow our standards for learning experience build specifications within the LMS and experimenting with new standards and building in collaboration with LMS experts.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 2 or more years of experience in online instructional design or teaching and learning.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources