We are seeking a Sr. Instructional Designer leads workgroups in developing learning experiences. They will work collaboratively with the JHU faculty, subject matter experts, external partners and instructional design staff to design, develop, and deliver traditional, fully online and blended courses, as well as technology-enhanced instructional materials.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Learning and Development team and designated Divisional partners further strategic goals.
- Designs, develops, and may help deliver grant and contract-funded instructional projects.
- Advises faculty and staff on effective use of instructional resources for specific projects.
- Conducts needs analysis and performance analysis to develop learner-centered experiences.
- Collaborates with faculty in writing instructional design criteria for grant and contract proposals.
- Working in partnership with subject matter experts, develops design documents and/or storyboards outlining instructional objectives, methods, and assessment plans.
- Develops project management plans or works with project management leads to ensure that quality deliverables are produced to meet project timelines.
- Executes instructional design plans, using visual design skills and multimedia development skills, to develop engaging and effective learning experiences (online, face-to-face, or print).
- Conducts usability and learnability analysis of learning prototypes and environments.
- Conducts formative and summative evaluation of instructional content and outcomes.
- Develops program and curriculum summaries.
- May mentor or direct other instructional designers, content specialists, web developers, and graphic designers.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent project management skills, ability to set and fulfill priorities, independence, and time-management capabilities. This job requires a person who is a self-starter, who sets goals for herself/himself and members of the teams s/he may lead, develops strategies for meeting them, and achieves them with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate teams of high-level professionals (including faculty, staff and other technical specialists) from multiple departments in design, development, and execution of funded projects.
- Ability to deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and willing to contribute wherever needed to ensure team success.
- Proficiency with Canvas, Design Plus, Genially, and Canva.
- Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Panopto, VoiceThread, and other instructional technologies used for content delivery, collaboration, and accessibility in online learning environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or related field.
- Three years of professional level experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation required.
- Significant additional related experience may substitute for advanced degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working closely with higher education faculty members preferred.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design models.
- Experience applying QM Higher Education Rubric in course reviews.
- Familiarity with ADA-compliance.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to collect data, create reports, and prepare written communication with attention to detail and accuracy.
Classified Title: Sr. Instructional Designer
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Innovative Learning, Design and Assessme
Personnel area: School of Education
