Temporary Instructional Designer

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

12d•$50 - $60

About The Position

Instructional Designer, Workforce Credentials The Instructional Designer, Workforce Credentials is a production-focused role responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of high-quality instructional experiences for short-term, workforce-aligned trainings, certificates, and credentials. This position specializes in applied instructional design for adult learners and employer-responsive programs, with a strong emphasis on media-rich learning, modular design, and scalable production. This role is 100 percent instructional design and production. It does not include faculty training, helpdesk support, or general instructional technology support. The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with faculty subject-matter experts, program leaders, and partners in the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design when appropriate, while maintaining clear ownership of instructional design and production. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer for Academic Affairs and plays a critical role in advancing MSU Denver’s workforce-aligned credential and short-term training portfolio. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in short-term workforce training design, advanced proficiency working in Canvas, mastery of modern instructional and media production tools, and hands-on experience producing polished, professional learning assets, including work in a media or green-screen environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience in instructional design for short-term, workforce-focused, or adult learning programs
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and manage courses in Canvas
Strong proficiency with modern instructional design and media production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Articulate, video editing software, and interactive authoring tools
Hands-on experience producing professional instructional media, including video and audio
Experience working in or with a media studio or green-screen environment
Knowledge of adult learning principles and outcomes-driven instructional design
Working knowledge of accessibility and usability standards, including ADA Section 508
Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly with faculty and cross-functional partners

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning experience design, or a related field
Experience designing workforce credentials, certificates, or non-credit programs
Experience developing SCORM-compliant or modular learning objects
Familiarity with competency-based or employer-aligned credential frameworks
Strong scripting and storyboarding skills for instructional media
Experience using AI-enabled tools to support instructional design, media production, content development, or assessment design in workforce or adult learning contexts
Instructional Design or Learning Experience Design certification

Responsibilities

Leads instructional design for short-term workforce trainings, micro-credentials, certificates, and other applied learning experiences
Translates workforce- and employer-aligned learning outcomes into engaging, modular instructional designs optimized for adult learners
Designs, builds, and maintains courses directly in Canvas, including modules, assessments, multimedia, and learner interactions
Produces high-quality instructional media, including scripted video, demonstrations, simulations, and interactive content
Utilizes professional media production workflows, including green-screen or studio environments, lighting, audio, and post-production editing
Develops SCORM-compliant and LMS-integrated learning objects using modern authoring tools
Applies accessibility, usability, and universal design principles, including ADA Section 508 compliance, throughout design and production
Uses emerging technologies, including AI-enabled design and media tools, to accelerate production, enhance learning quality, and support scalable workforce credential development
Iterates rapidly based on feedback, learner data, and program needs to support continuous improvement and responsiveness
Collaborates with faculty subject-matter experts to translate content expertise into instructionally sound, learner-centered designs
Works in partnership with the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design, which will support orientation to MSU Denver instructional standards, best practices, and core systems
Coordinates with CTLD as needed for consultation, alignment, and access to shared instructional resources, including use of the CTLD green room and media production facilities
Works with program managers and academic leaders to align instructional design with credential goals, timelines, and workforce outcomes
Contributes instructional design expertise to credential planning conversations, including modality, pacing, assessment strategy, and learner experience
Stays current on emerging instructional design practices, media technologies, and workforce learning trends
Recommends and implements new tools, workflows, and design approaches to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability
Develops and documents templates, design standards, and production workflows
Other duties as assigned in support of workforce-aligned instructional design and production