Unitek Learning

Instructional Designer – Higher Ed Exp Required

Unitek Learning

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $72,000 - $75,000 per year

About the role

  • The Instructional Designer creates, develops, and maintains instructional materials to support online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery of healthcare courses in higher education.
  • This role ensures course quality, alignment with learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies.
  • Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience.
  • Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments.
  • Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes.
  • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
  • Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices, align content with program outcomes, and ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound.
  • Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education.
  • Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design.
  • Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
  • Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials.
  • Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption.
  • Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility, copyright, and compliance requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and suggesting course enhancements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience designing and delivering higher education courses.
  • Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools.
  • Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
  • Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred).
  • Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to new technologies.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g., FERPA, copyright, ADA).
  • Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4+ years preferred).
  • Higher education administration experience a plus.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
  • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
  • 401K with a Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
  • Leadership development and training for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
instructional designcourse developmentmultimedia authoringlearning theoriesinstructional design modelseLearning module developmentevidence-based instructional strategiescurriculum alignmentaccessibility complianceproject management
Soft Skills
collaborationcustomer serviceadaptabilitywritingeditingorganizational skillsfeedback analysiscontinuous improvementcommunicationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Master’s degree in instructional designMaster’s degree in instructional technologyrelated field degree