Instructional Designer- Online & Distance Education (Remote)

Job Details

Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 00937
Division Staff
Closing Date Continuous
Opening Date 06/04/2026
Location REMOTE - WORK FROM HOME, ME
Department Online Learning Admin (2360)

Description

The Online and Distance Education Instructional Designer is responsible for collaborating with subject matter experts to design, develop, implement, and manage asynchronous online courses offered through Husson University. This position works with a broad and growing array of technology and has a deep understanding of learning design in order to serve as online pedagogy subject matter expert, project manager, and coach for Husson Online and Distance Education. This position makes data-informed decisions to create meaningful, measurable, and observable student-learning experiences and improve course quality. The Instructional Designer collaborates with university partners to ensure universally-designed, human-centered learning experiences that meet university standards. This position may qualify for remote work.

Applications received two weeks from job posting will receive full consideration; applications after this date may receive consideration depending on the status of the search.

Example of Duties

• Serve as instructional design expert to consult and assist with course developments and course maintenance.
• Oversee all phases of design processes, aligning instructional content to learning outcomes, while creating human-centered and engaging learning experiences.
• Apply principles of instructional design and adult learning theories to the design and development of online learning experiences.
• Coach subject matter experts to design and develop high quality, innovative online courses.
• Apply flexibility, understanding, and support to complicated course designs with multiple parties.
• Facilitate and coordinate administrative aspects of project development, delivery, and support.
• Evaluate course quality in terms of design, writing, and editing.
• Communicate knowledge and application of effective pedagogy and use of academic technologies.
• Design content in Canvas and integrate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve student-learning experiences.
• Develop online instructor and student support materials, tutorials, orientations, and workshops, as needed.
• Lead conversations with faculty and leadership on the process of instructional design in teaching, research, and creative works.
• Remain current and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education.
• Work with Instructional Technology staff to evaluate, test, and propose new academic and learning technologies.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree required; Master's degree in Instructional Design or Education preferred. Expertise in universal design and ADA compliance preferred. Expertise in media or graphic design preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one year working as an instructional designer. One to three years of relevant experience.