Job Description

Join us in shaping the future of online learning at Champlain College Online as an Instructional Designer. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to apply creative insight and design expertise to craft courses that engage, inspire, and transform how students learn online.

This position requires a thoughtful designer who balances pedagogical theory with practical innovation. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in designing learning experiences that demonstrate a strong commitment to universal design, cognitive learning principles, and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Course Design & Development

• Lead cross-functional course development teams, ensuring effective collaboration, resource management, and timely delivery
• Structure content, develop assessments, and create interactive media to optimize student learning experiences
• Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI for personalized, interactive learning experiences
• Provide consultative support on  implementing web-based instructional technologies
• Design evidence-based learning experiences that align with stakeholder needs and maximize effectiveness for our student population
• Foster an innovative design culture that encourages creative solutions and continuous improvement in online course development
• Demonstrate excellence in a fully remote work environment, maintaining strong communication and collaborative design practices while working within a distributed, high-performing team

Training & Resource Development

• Create training materials that model best practices in online pedagogy and learning management systems
• Develop resources that model best practices across learning technologies, digital tools, and innovative pedagogical approaches, including AI-enhanced learning strategies
• Maintain currency with emerging technologies and best practices in online instruction

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design or Instructional Technology
• Experience collaborating with instructors or SMEs in an educational environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design models and usability principles directly related to online learning
• Proficiency in designing and building courses in the Canvas LMS
• Technical proficiency in HTML, CSS, web editing tools, Microsoft Office/Google Apps (Adobe Creative Cloud experience a plus)
• Ability to design learning assets using tools like Canva, H5P, and other multimedia authoring platforms
• Strong project management abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Superior communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting
  

Working Arrangement:

• Full-time (37.5 hours/week) fully remote position
• Required to be available for real-time collaboration with the team during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm ET)
• Must maintain a dedicated workspace free from distractions that supports productive work and professional virtual collaboration
• Expected to perform work within the contiguous United States (remote work from Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally is not permitted)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $55,000 – $57,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Time off: 16 paid holidays plus generous accrual of paid vacation, sick and personal leave
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
  • Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
  • Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
  • Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
  • Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Application Instructions:

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.

The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter. 

Please note: We are unable to respond to phone inquiries about this position. All questions should be submitted through the application portal.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees. 

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.

About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a “Most Innovative School” in the North by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review’s “2025 Top Schools for Game Design.”