Part-time Instructional Designer

Penn State University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
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Develop educational structures
Apply learning science principles
Integrate instructional technology
** Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time Instructional Designer to support the development of innovative learning experiences while partnering with faculty and staff. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in designing online or hybrid courses, with a focus on applying learning science principles and instructional technology. **

Job Summary

  • The Instructional Designer partners with clients to develop educational structures and applies learning science principles to the design of innovative and effective learning experiences.
  • Job duties include providing consultation and partnership to faculty in the development, design, and integration of instructional structures, solutions, delivery methods, and assessment strategies.
  • Requirements include a Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field, plus at least one year of related experience, and demonstrated experience designing and supporting online or hybrid courses.

Matching Summary

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** Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time Instructional Designer to support the development of innovative learning experiences while partnering with faculty and staff. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in designing online or hybrid courses, with a focus on applying learning science principles and instructional technology. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop educational structures
  • Apply learning science principles
  • Integrate instructional technology
  • Design learning experiences
  • Assess instructional needs
  • Select instructional media and technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts
  • Support data-informed course improvement
  • Improve course platforms and functionality
  • Align with accessibility requirements

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or related field
  • At least one year of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience designing and supporting online or hybrid courses
  • Experience with a learning management system (Canvas preferred)
  • Working knowledge of Quality Matters standards
  • Working knowledge of accessibility best practices

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