[Remote] Instructional Designer, Pardee Institute

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Inside Higher Ed is seeking a part-time, temporary Instructional Designer for the Pardee Institute. The role involves designing and building fully asynchronous learning experiences to help professionals utilize the International Futures modeling tool effectively. Responsibilities • Analyze and plan • Conduct a rapid needs analysis with SMEs • Clarify learner profiles, workflows, and success criteria • Convert high-level goals into measurable, module-level learning objectives and assessment plans (backward design) • Design learning architecture • Sequence modules to manage cognitive load and build progressive complexity • Create storyboards/outlines for 3-5-minute micro-lessons • Define interaction patterns (e.g., click-throughs, diagrams, lightweight animations), reflection prompts, and practice activities • Apply a toolkit of learning strategies to create engaging eLearning experiences • Build SCORM/xAPI-compliant modules (e.g., Articulate 360/Rise/Storyline) • Write scripts, on-screen text, and alt text • Create simple motion/diagram assets (Vyond-style or equivalent) • Develop knowledge checks with targeted feedback and authentic tasks (case snippets, mini-projects) tied to IFs use cases • Apply universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility practices (color/contrast, keyboard navigation, captions/transcripts, descriptive alt text) • Use multimedia learning principles (e.g., signaling, coherence) and cognitive load checks • Coordinate and incorporate peer/SME reviews; refine UX for clarity and ease of use • Package and publish modules to the LMS/LRS; verify tracking and reporting • Set up simple dashboards for completion, time-on-task, and item analysis • Run lightweight pilots, analyze data, and deliver revisions to improve clarity, engagement, and performance • Maintain project schedules and track risks and issues • Facilitate asynchronous reviews and communicate trade-offs clearly (quality, time, scope, cost) • Document key decisions to preserve transparency and responsible interpretation of forecasts Skills • Current enrollment in a master's-level Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Human-Centered Design, or related program or a completed bachelor's degree in these or related fields • Or 3-5+ years of experience developing asynchronous eLearning for adult professionals, including measurable outcomes and knowledge checks • Demonstrated portfolio that showcases microlearning, scenario-based activities, assessment alignment, accessibility practices, and clean UX and interaction design • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, or a related field • Experience designing for data/modeling tools, analytical software, or technical platforms • Familiarity with-or interest in developing familiarity with-International Futures (IFs) or systems-thinking education • Experience with xAPI analytics dashboards, light motion graphics, and diagram-first explanations • Background collaborating with research institutes, think tanks, or policy audiences Company Overview • Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.insidehighered.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job