Instructional Designer Job

The Smeal College of Business seeks an Instructional Designer to join our expanding eLearning Design and Innovation Group (eLDIG) team. The candidate hired for this position will support Smeal’s professional graduate programs, with a focus on designing and developing non-credit courses for the growing Penn State Executive Programs portfolio. The candidate will work with college stakeholders, partnering with industry experts and faculty to deliver meaningful, career-enhancing programs for business leaders.

The successful candidate should be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to apply research-based learning and adult learning theories, universal design principles, assessment strategies, and best practices for the development of courses for working professionals. We are searching for a team player who can work with instructors, the eLDIG team, and a team of multimedia specialists and programmers to create engaging learning experiences in response to Smeal’s growing graduate programs (online, hybrid, and executive) portfolios. Proven project management skills and the ability to conceptualize and effectively communicate with stakeholders to support program and curriculum goals, with an eye for aligning branding and marketing of non-credit offerings.

Experience designing online and hybrid courses, faculty development, and the creation of training and support resources for the integration of instructional technologies in a hybrid format in higher education and/or corporate context is preferred. Knowledge of trends in corporate education, current and emerging educational technologies such as virtual teaching studios, content management systems, learning management systems, and course cataloging platforms such as Canvas Catalog is a plus. Understanding of laws and regulations associated with ADA compliance, including sections 504 and 508, WCAG compliance, and accessibility considerations for online learning is desirable.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of diversity and inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Typically requires a Master’s degree in instructional design, learning science, or a related field plus two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience, education, and/or competencies are required for level 3. This job will be filled as a standing appointment at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Additionally, a successful candidate must possess strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based work environment. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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