Part Time - Graduate and Professional Studies - Instructional Designer

Penn State University

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About The Position

Penn State’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is seeking a part‑time Instructional Design Assistant to support the development of online courses.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS (training available).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Interest in instructional design and educational technology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Creative Suite is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and updating online course materials.
• Support faculty and instructional designers with organizing content and applying basic instructional design principles.
• Help integrate educational technologies and multimedia elements.
• Ensure course materials meet accessibility and quality standards.
• Use project management tools to track tasks and follow established workflows.
• Provide basic support for course setup and troubleshooting in Canvas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed