eSpelman Instructional Designer
Company:
Spelman College
Job Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Category:
Instructional Technology and Design
Type:
Full-Time
Position Title
eSpelman Instructional DesignerPosition Summary
The Instructional Designer supports the strategic growth of eSpelman by designing, developing, and continuously improving high-quality online courses and programs for adult learners. This role collaborates closely with faculty, subject-matter experts, and internal stakeholders to create engaging, accessible, and outcomes-driven learning experiences for both credit-bearing and non-credit online offerings.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, build, and revise fully online and hybrid courses for adult learners using evidence-based instructional design practices.
- Partner with faculty and subject-matter experts to align course content with learning outcomes, assessments, and institutional standards.
- Develop learning activities, multimedia content, assessments, and rubrics that support learner engagement and success.
- Utilize learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
- Apply accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG 2.1) and Quality Matters or comparable frameworks.
- Provide training and support to faculty on instructional technologies and online pedagogy.
- Use learner data and feedback to recommend continuous improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience designing online courses for adult learners or higher education.
- Proficiency with tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Panopto, or similar.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a private or liberal arts college environment.
- Experience with non-credit or workforce education programs.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled instructional design tools.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
- Quality Matters certification.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Work Location/Schedule
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.Posting Number: SC0877P
Open Until Filled: Yes
