Instructional Designer, College Liberal Arts

The Learning Design team within the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking an Instructional Designer to oversee all aspects of designing, developing, and managing online course portfolios.

• Meet with faculty authors to design and develop content for asynchronous online courses, including those that enroll adult learners.
• Provide guidance to faculty authors based on established learning frameworks.
• Review faculty‑created course content and assessments and offer research‑based recommendations to enhance student learning.
• Act as project manager for courses in development, monitoring progress and ensuring that team members adhere to schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborate with multimedia specialists in the creation of course‑related multimedia elements (animations, illustrations, videos, virtual environments) and manage the completion of these elements within an established timeframe.
• Oversee the work of Instructional Design Assistants for the setup and maintenance of approximately 35 courses each semester.
• Ensure that all course content follows copyright and accessibility standards.
• Research and promote innovative trends and technologies that impact online learning in higher education.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of on‑site work at the designated work location.

• Advanced knowledge of learning theories, best practices for online learning, and current research in the field.
• Ability to apply this knowledge in course design, reviews, and recommendations.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and faculty partners, and comfortable delegating work to others.
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system.

Master’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.

$56,200.00 – $81,500.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support personal and professional well‑being. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave); and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging.

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