Wgu
Instructional Designer
Salt Lake City, UT · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$67k-$100kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
- Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
- Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education, and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with faculty, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure instructional alignment, technical feasibility, and consistency in course design.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews and implements continuous improvement processes to maintain high standards of academic and instructional quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Manages multiple concurrent projects, assesses risk, tracks progress, and communicates effectively with stakeholders to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field; related experience may substitute in lieu of education.
- 3 years of professional experience designing and developing instructional materials or learning experiences in higher education, corporate training, or a similar environment. Experience should include curriculum development, course design, and collaboration with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
- Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education, and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Nice to have
- Experience working in agile or iterative development processes.
- Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a com,puter.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Position & Application Details
- Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses
Compensation
- $66,800.00 - $100,100.00
Benefits
- Manages the course design and development process for new and existing courses, ensuring alignment with instructional best practices, scope and sequence, and defined learning outcomes.
- Designs and develops engaging, contextually rich, and objective-driven learning experiences that reflect real-world application and support diverse learner needs.
- Applies evidence-based instructional and learning experience design strategies, including best practices in UX/UI and accessibility, to create high-quality educational experiences.
- Evaluates, develops, and revises curricular materials, learning resources, and assessments to ensure alignment with program objectives and learner competencies.
- Acts as a collaborative partner and mentor, sharing expertise and supporting peers in applying best-practice design principles and solving complex learning design challenges.
- Stays current with trends in learning science, instructional design, digital learning technologies, and learner behavior to inform and enhance design practices.
- Leverages system capabilities and emerging tools to enhance the overall learning experience and contribute to innovation in design and delivery.
- Strong understanding of instructional design principles, curriculum development, and adult learning theory, emphasizing scope and sequence, real-world application, and measurable learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to design and develop engaging, inclusive, and objective-aligned learning experiences for diverse adult learners.
- In conjunction with key stakeholders, this role manages the course development process and evaluates curricular materials, providing expertise in instructional design and learning science.
Company info
- Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
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