Senior Instructional Designer

The Ohio State University•Columbus, GA

5d•$58,700 - $77,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Instructional Designer provides expert leadership in instructional design to create, improve, and evaluate high‑quality, accessible learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in‑person modalities. The Sr. ID partners closely with faculty and subject‑matter experts to ensure clear alignment among learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities; leads course‑level quality reviews; and recommends improvements to streamline and strengthen the college’s course quality framework. The role is consultation‑forward and brings advanced instructional media production capability for priority courses and initiatives. The Sr. ID collaborates with the Director on responsible, effective use of artificial intelligence in education and contributes to innovation that measurably improves student learning and faculty experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field
4+ years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design and online course development in higher education
demonstrated ability to independently design/redesign courses with clear outcome–assessment–activity alignment and to show resulting improvements in learning or engagement
demonstrated ability to evaluate and apply educational technologies in support of instructional goals within a higher‑education LMS environment
expertise applying UDL and WCAG 2.x during course design
ability to perform accessibility checks and coordinate pragmatic remediation
proficiency building in Canvas (templates/blueprints, modules, rubrics, quizzes) and integrating approved tools (e.g., H5P)
working knowledge of HTML/CSS for instructional layout and accessibility
Advanced ability to produce instructional media end‑to-end (planning, scripting, recording, editing, light animation) using contemporary toolsets (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) with accessible outputs
Strong project management (scoping, timelines, risks), excellent communication, and demonstrated success partnering with faculty/SMEs to deliver on time and to standard

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
Experience leading quality assurance using industry-standard tools (e.g., QM) and continuous improvement cycles at course or program level.
Experience designing and evaluating faculty development aligned to instructional goals (micro‑sessions, communities of practice).
Practical experience applying AI in education (e.g., prompt design for ID workflows, assessment design considerations, feedback optimization, integrity and transparency practices).
Experience in health‑professions education or other practice‑based, competency‑driven programs.

Responsibilities

expert leadership in instructional design
create, improve, and evaluate high‑quality, accessible learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in‑person modalities
partners closely with faculty and subject‑matter experts to ensure clear alignment among learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities
leads course‑level quality reviews
recommends improvements to streamline and strengthen the college’s course quality framework
brings advanced instructional media production capability for priority courses and initiatives
collaborates with the Director on responsible, effective use of artificial intelligence in education
contributes to innovation that measurably improves student learning and faculty experience

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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