Instructional Designer

Johns Hopkins • Baltimore, MD

430d • $64,600 - $113,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Instructional Designer at Johns Hopkins University will play a crucial role in the development of online and technology-facilitated courses within the Lifelong Learning division. This position involves collaborating with faculty and interdisciplinary teams to design, develop, and enhance non-degree, non-credit courses, ensuring high-quality instructional materials that are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation.
• Knowledge of current WCAG 2.1 AA recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in applying instructional design theories and methodologies.
• Experience working directly with faculty members and/or subject matter experts.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in instructional design or an education-related discipline.
• Five years of professional experience in an academic and/or corporate environment, designing and developing online instruction.
• Two to three years teaching experience, preferably at the higher education level and/or online.
• Experience developing instruction for STEM disciplines.
• Demonstrated use of Quality Matters rubric or similar course design quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design and development of multiple Lifelong Learning courses in various modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Review and edit instructional materials to ensure quality and inclusiveness (ADA, UDL).
• Collaborate with faculty on effective instructional design strategies and multimedia technologies.
• Ensure instructional integrity through systematic design and clear course standards.
• Serve as a member of a course development team, collaborating with subject-matter experts and instructional specialists.
• Manage the overall course development process from inception to completion, providing feedback to faculty.
• Initiate and supervise online course builds within the learning management system (Canvas).
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with team members to meet deliverables.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $64,600 - $113,300 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Full-time schedule with 37.5 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree