Instructional Designer (Remote | Full-Time, Contract)
Instructional Designer (Remote | Full-Time, Contract)
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio or work samples demonstrating instructional design experience. Work samples may include links to a professional portfolio, Canvas course screenshots, course modules, multimedia projects, learning activities, storyboards, design documents, job aids, or other examples that illustrate your instructional design expertise. Redacted or anonymized samples are welcome when appropriate to protect confidential or proprietary information.
- Brief description of each work sample. Please include a 2–3 sentence description outlining your role, responsibilities, and the instructional goals or outcomes of each project.
POSITION SUMMARY
Claremont Lincoln University is seeking an innovative and collaborative Instructional Designer to create engaging, high-quality online learning experiences that advance student success and support the University’s mission.
Working remotely as a member of the Academic Affairs team, the Instructional Designer partners with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and continuously improve online, hybrid, and micro-credential courses within Canvas. This position contributes to the evolution of the University’s digital learning environment through instructional design, educational technology, AI-enhanced learning, accessibility, and continuous course improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative instructional designer who enjoys building innovative learning experiences and exploring emerging technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven university.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Course Design & Development
- Design and maintain engaging online, hybrid, and micro-credential courses in Canvas.
- Build and publish new academic programs, revised courses, and micro-credentials within the LMS.
- Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to translate content into engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
- Design interactive learning experiences using multimedia, simulations, scenario-based activities, discussions, knowledge checks, and other instructional technologies.
Canvas Course Development & Quality
- Maintain Canvas course templates, course shells, and instructional resources.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure consistency, accessibility, usability, and instructional quality.
- Recommend enhancements that improve the student learning experience and strengthen the University’s Canvas environment.
- Ensure course materials, syllabi, and instructional content remain accurate and current.
Instructional Innovation
- Explore, recommend, and implement instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
- Incorporate AI-enabled learning tools and instructional strategies where appropriate.
- Stay current on emerging trends in instructional design, online learning, and educational technology.
- Contribute ideas that improve course quality, learner engagement, and instructional effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes & Student Success
- Build and maintain learning outcomes, rubrics, and assessment tools within Canvas.
- Assist with course improvements informed by student learning data and assessment results.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance student learning and engagement.
Digital Credentials
- Support the implementation of digital badges and micro-credentials using Canvas Credentials or similar platforms.
- Assist in aligning digital credentials with competencies and learning outcomes.
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
- Promote Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and ensure course materials meet accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices.
- Support accessible multimedia, document remediation, and ADA compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
- Three to five years of instructional design experience in higher education, workforce education, or adult learning.
- Demonstrated experience designing courses in Canvas LMS.
- Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, backward design, or similar).
- Experience developing engaging online learning experiences using multimedia and interactive instructional strategies.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
- Experience integrating AI tools into teaching and learning.
- Experience with Quality Matters or comparable online course quality standards.
- Experience with Canvas Credentials or digital badging platforms.
- Experience with multimedia development tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, or similar software.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Instructional design and online course development
- Canvas LMS proficiency
- Learning experience design
- Creativity and innovation
- Educational technology and AI curiosity
- Multimedia development
- Quality assurance and attention to detail
- Collaboration and relationship building
- Project management and organization
- Student-centered and inclusive design
WHY JOIN CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY?
At Claremont Lincoln University, you will help to shape the future of online higher education. Our instructional designers are empowered to innovate, explore emerging technologies, and collaborate with faculty to create engaging learning experiences that prepare leaders to address complex public-sector and societal challenges.
We offer:
- Fully remote work environment
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture
- Opportunities to innovate with AI and emerging educational technologies
- Meaningful work that directly impacts student success
- Flexibility to contribute ideas and shape the future of digital learning
Claremont Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
