Instructional Designer - World Campus Learning Design

Penn State University•Benner Township, PA

13d•$59,580 - $94,980•Remote

About The Position

The Learning Design unit at Penn State World Campus is seeking an Instructional Designer to lead the development of innovative, high-quality online learning experiences. World Campus Learning Design partners with faculty across Penn State to create accessible, engaging, and high-quality courses that reach learners around the globe. This position plays a strategic role in advancing the university’s goal of elevating academic excellence and impact and supporting a bold vision for the future of World Campus. You’ll work alongside a talented team of multimedia developers, accessibility experts, editors, and production specialists who are dedicated to creating high-quality learning experiences. We are looking for a designer who values collaboration, brings new ideas to the table, and is ready to help shape the future of learning at Penn State.

Requirements

Master's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Instructional Designer - Senior Professional)
3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Instructional Designer - Advanced Professional)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in both AI and learning analytics.
Experience leading large-scale or interdisciplinary program development.
Familiarity with data systems and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Doctorate in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Lead program-level design efforts — Serve as the lead instructional designer for academic programs, partnering with faculty leads to establish vision, structure, and measurable learning outcomes.
Manage complex design projects — Oversee course and program design from initiation through delivery, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with institutional goals.
Apply learning theory and design frameworks — Leverage evidence-based practices to create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences.
Advance innovation in one or more strategic areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education (Design assignments and learning activities that build AI literacy and critical evaluation skills; Advise faculty on responsible adoption of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot); Support institutional readiness for an AI-enabled teaching and learning environment.)
Advance innovation in one or more strategic areas: Learning Analytics (Use Learning Management System (LMS) data (e.g., Canvas) to evaluate outcomes and inform course and program revisions; Contribute to dashboards or data visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Power BI; Translate complex data into actionable insights for faculty and academic leaders.)
Build faculty capacity — Provide consultation and training on emerging technologies, instructional design practices, and data-informed decision making.
Collaborate across the university — Partner with cross-functional teams to advance initiatives in AI, analytics, and innovative pedagogy.