Temporary Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer, Workforce Credentials is a production-focused role responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of high-quality instructional experiences for short-term, workforce-aligned trainings, certificates, and credentials. This position specializes in applied instructional design for adult learners and employer-responsive programs, with a strong emphasis on media-rich learning, modular design, and scalable production.

• Leads instructional design for short-term workforce trainings, micro-credentials, certificates, and other applied learning experiences
• Translates workforce- and employer-aligned learning outcomes into engaging, modular instructional designs optimized for adult learners
• Designs, builds, and maintains courses directly in Canvas, including modules, assessments, multimedia, and learner interactions
• Produces high-quality instructional media, including scripted video, demonstrations, simulations, and interactive content
• Utilizes professional media production workflows, including green-screen or studio environments, lighting, audio, and post-production editing
• Develops SCORM-compliant and LMS-integrated learning objects using modern authoring tools
• Applies accessibility, usability, and universal design principles, including ADA Section 508 compliance, throughout design and production
• Uses emerging technologies, including AI-enabled design and media tools, to accelerate production, enhance learning quality, and support scalable workforce credential development
• Iterates rapidly based on feedback, learner data, and program needs to support continuous improvement and responsiveness

• Collaborates with faculty subject-matter experts to translate content expertise into instructionally sound, learner-centered designs
• Works in partnership with the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design to support orientation to MSU Denver instructional standards, best practices, and core systems
• Coordinates with CTLD as needed for consultation, alignment, and access to shared instructional resources, including use of the CTLD green room and media production facilities
• Works with program managers and academic leaders to align instructional design with credential goals, timelines, and workforce outcomes
• Contributes instructional design expertise to credential planning conversations, including modality, pacing, assessment strategy, and learner experience

• Stays current on emerging instructional design practices, media technologies, and workforce learning trends
• Recommends and implements new tools, workflows, and design approaches to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability
• Develops and documents templates, design standards, and production workflows
• Other duties as assigned in support of workforce-aligned instructional design and production

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design for short-term, workforce-focused, or adult learning programs
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and manage courses in Canvas
• Strong proficiency with modern instructional design and media production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Articulate, video editing software, and interactive authoring tools
• Hands‑on experience producing professional instructional media, including video and audio
• Experience working in or with a media studio or green‑screen environment
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and outcomes-driven instructional design
• Working knowledge of accessibility and usability standards, including ADA Section 508
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly with faculty and cross‑functional partners

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning experience design, or a related field
• Experience designing workforce credentials, certificates, or non‑credit programs
• Experience developing SCORM‑compliant or modular learning objects
• Familiarity with competency‑based or employer‑aligned credential frameworks
• Strong scripting and storyboarding skills for…