design
Posted Jun 9Instructional Designer
GlobalRemote
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate academic content into effective online learning modules.
- Build, update, and refine course shells in Canvas, ensuring consistent use of university templates and navigation standards.
- Integrate multimedia elements, including video, interactive graphics, and digital assessments, to enhance student engagement.
- Ensure all developed courses adhere to established university instructional design standards and quality rubrics.
- Maintain institutional branding and aesthetic consistency across all assigned course projects.
- Support the quality assurance (QA) process by identifying and correcting broken links, formatting errors, or navigation hurdles before course launch. Required QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Requirements
- The successful candidate will ensure that all course components align with the universityâs pedagogical standards, accessibility requirements, and Christ-centered mission.
- Bachelorâs degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
- experience developing online courses, specifically within the Canvas LMS.
- Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
- Proficiency with digital media tools (e.g., Canva, Camtasia, or Articulate) and Microsoft Office 365. Preferred
- Masterâs degree in a related field. •
- Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly within a faith-based institution.
- Familiarity with Quality Matters (QM) or similar online course quality rubrics. Ergonomic Requirements Physical Demands
- The employee must provide a professional home office environment with reliable high-speed internet.
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Contact
- To apply for this position, please visit https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the electronic staff employment application and upload the following: Letter of interest
Additional details
- Bluefield University seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Part-Time Instructional Designer to support the ongoing development and redevelopment of online courses.
- Reporting directly to the Director of Instructional Design, this position works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to build high-quality, engaging learning experiences within the Canvas LMS.
- Assist in the migration of legacy course content into updated formats that meet current university procedures.
- Verify that all course materials meet ADA Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements.
- Participate in regular project check-ins with the Director of Instructional Design to report on development milestones.
- Provide technical guidance to SMEs on the capabilities and best practices of the Canvas LMS.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- This is a sedentary role requiring extensive use of a computer, dual monitors, and peripheral devices.
- This position is a part-time, remote-eligible role for Bluefield University Online.