Online Instructional Designer - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-08
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Online Instructional Designer



Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh’s central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. Launched in Fall 2024, the inaugural Center advances the University’s strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt’s 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance.

Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience working in higher education


Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.


Essential Functions

Consults with faculty and subject matter experts on the design and development of instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies for online and hybrid courses/programs.
Evaluates instructional needs to identify and align appropriate goals and objectives for the online and hybrid modality.
Develops curricula for instructional programs and integrates content using appropriate instructional technologies within the LMS.
Builds online and hybrid courses within the LMS.
Designs, develops, and edits text-based, audiovisual, and multimedia content for online and hybrid programs.
Assesses instructional delivery and effectiveness, recommends teaching methods, and implements instruction and curricula improvements for online and hybrid courses/programs.
Conducts instructional and training programs related to online and hybrid pedagogy or technology.


Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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