Learning Designer (Contract)
Core
Designing and building online higher education courses, translating program goals into detailed course designs, and coaching faculty on instructional strategies.
Role type
Senior Learning Designer (Instructional Design)
Builds
Online courses for universities
Domain
Higher Education / EdTech
Required skills
Instructional design, course mapping, learning outcomes definition, assessment design, faculty coaching, content writing/editing, interactive/scenario-based learning design, video/multimedia storyboarding, LMS management, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA), Quality Matters alignment
Preferred skills
Backward design, generative AI in course design, authoring tools (Articulate Rise, H5P, Camtasia, Figma), professional domain background
Technologies
Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, Articulate Rise, H5P, Camtasia, Figma
Responsibilities
Partner with Learning Architects to translate program goals into course designs; Lead faculty sessions to define learning outcomes and develop activities; Coach faculty on online teaching and provide feedback; Write and edit course content and rubrics; Design interactive and AI-enabled learning activities; Storyboard video and multimedia; Build courses in LMS or hand off specs; Ensure WCAG 2.2 AA and Quality Matters compliance; Manage course build timelines and flag risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC