Instructional Designer

$60,000 - $90,000/Yr

Sophia Learning - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote, OR

About the position

The Instructional Designer (ID) at Sophia Learning is a pivotal role within a dynamic and innovative course design and development team. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including academic partners, project managers, editors, learning technologists, and interactive media developers, to create and revise courses that are not only effective but also highly engaging and aligned with quality standards. The ID will manage the design and development of new and revised courses across multiple academic levels, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs in diverse fields such as math, science, business, humanities, composition, and IT. A key responsibility of the ID is to ensure strong alignment between program outcomes, course competencies, assessments, and learning activities, which is essential for enhancing learner efficiency in mastering competencies. The ID will also conduct thorough needs, content, and learner analyses to identify opportunities for learning and skill-building solutions. This role involves managing the design, development, and delivery of online course content, materials, and interactive multimedia components, ensuring that all materials are consistent with established design and development processes to promote flexibility and reusability. Staying updated on UX design trends and technology initiatives is crucial for this position, as the ID will provide ideas, guidance, and recommendations based on current best practices. The role demands strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organization, as well as an aptitude for adapting to new technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ID will also need to demonstrate strategic thinking, project management skills, and a solid understanding of instructional design methodologies, ensuring that all projects are executed efficiently while maintaining high quality and meeting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of new and revised courses at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral level.
• Create strong alignment between program outcomes, course competencies, assessments, and learning activities.
• Collaborate with academic partners and project teams to review learning and performance needs.
• Conduct needs, content, and learner analysis to translate opportunities into learning solutions.
• Manage the design, development, and delivery of online course content and materials.
• Stay abreast of UX design trends and technology initiatives to provide guidance and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of instructional design experience or at least 3 years of related teaching experience with curriculum responsibility required.
• Experience developing and supporting online courses on a range of topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to own a project from start to finish.
• Solid background in user experience design and methodology.
• Proven skill with Instructional Design Methodology (e.g., Backward Design, ADDIE, SAM).
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience writing copy and course design.
• Experience in delivering instruction in business environments.
• Familiarity with Articulate, Adobe Applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and competency-based education.
• Experience working in a CMS and LMS environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work environment.