Unitek Learning · 2 days ago
Remote Instructional Designer - Higher Ed Exp Required
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expUnitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization that helps students launch and accelerate their careers. They are seeking an Instructional Designer to create, develop, and maintain instructional materials for healthcare courses, ensuring quality and alignment with learning outcomes while supporting faculty and academic teams.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience
Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments
Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes
Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices, align content with program outcomes, and ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound
Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education
Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design
Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials
Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption
Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility, copyright, and compliance requirements
Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and suggesting course enhancements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience designing and delivering higher education courses
Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools
Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred)
Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to new technologies
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g., FERPA, copyright, ADA)
Preferred
Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4+ years preferred)
Higher education administration experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401K with a Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Company
Unitek Learning
Unitek Learning provides healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-03-15Acquired
2013-06-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joellen Sutterfield
Vice President: Clinical Education Management (Healthcare and Higher Ed Strategic Partnerships)
Benjamin Pozniak, MBA
Partnership Success Manager
Recent News
2025-03-04
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