Instructional Designer (Level I or II); R&D

Michigan Virtual•Lansing, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michigan Virtual is seeking an Instructional Designer (R&D) to design and create engaging learning experiences for research and development projects. This role involves collaborating with internal and external experts, utilizing traditional and AI-powered development tools, and providing consultation and training on learning design principles. The R&D team focuses on testing and evaluating various learning theories, tools, and technologies to incorporate them into new instructional products. The position requires a commitment to sound instructional design principles and contributing to content creation strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 9 credits in instructional design or educational technology OR Bachelor's Degree with a certificate in instructional design or educational technology; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
0 - 3 years of experience as an instructional designer (for Level I).
0 - 3 years of experience with developing online courses (for Level I).
2 - 5 years of experience as an instructional designer (for Level II).
2 - 5 years of experience with developing online courses (for Level II).
Experience with a major CMS or LMS.
Experience with multimedia and content development applications such as Storyline, Adobe CS2-6 Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver), Camtasia, Audacity, H5P, and CourseArc.
Experience with some or all of the following: HTML and CSS browser compatibility issues, educational game design, web accessibility issues, and web content management tools.
Demonstrated ability to explain knowledge of instructional design and learning principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of assessment methodology and experience with online assessment.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Demonstrated writing skill in creating design specifications, course content, and project proposals.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a remote team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload and aggressive schedules, to prioritize and meet deadlines for multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems for course creation.
Demonstrated ability to use course creation and editing applications such as CourseArc, Storyline, and Camtasia.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of current WCAG standards and designing accessible user experiences.
Demonstrated working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications relevant to the role.
Ability to work a standard forty-hour week.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or another related field.
Prefer knowledge of Brightspace LMS.
Experience with developing online and/or blended K-12 courses.
Experience as an online and/or classroom teacher.
Experience with SCORM-compliant or xAPI content development.
Demonstrated ability to motivate others to meet ambitious goals.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to ensure content is aligned objectives to state, national, or other educational or training standards (e.g., Michigan Science Standards, CCSS, and College Board).
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to ensure courses that follow industry standards, such as Quality Matters or National Standards of Quality, to assess quality online course design.
Demonstrated experience with some or all of the following: HTML, HTML5, CSS, browser compatibility issues, web accessibility issues, and content management tools.
Demonstrated ability to work and execute job responsibilities remotely.

Responsibilities

Design and develop instructional content, assessments, and courses for online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments.
Collaborate with internal staff and external consultants throughout the course development process, promoting sound instructional design principles.
Provide consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders on the design and functionality of learning experiences.
Leverage AI tools to efficiently design and develop instructional content, ensuring accuracy, ethics, and data privacy.
Meet project deadlines for self and external team members.
Provide maintenance support on R&D products.
Create educational content using multimedia and instructional technology tools.
Explain instructional design theories, practices, and methods.
Ensure content aligns with applicable state, national, or other education/training standards.
Apply external quality and accessibility standards (e.g., Quality Matters, WCAG) in development and evaluation.
Apply feedback to assigned projects and conduct learner feedback reviews.
Participate in debrief meetings to brainstorm and suggest solutions.
Create and gather documentation (e.g., design documents, course descriptions, syllabi).
Consult and collaborate with team members to improve design practices through professional development.
Attend all-staff and departmental meetings.
Attend company-wide functions as requested.
Engage in professional learning opportunities.