Online Instructional Designer

Pitt EDGE is the University of Pittsburgh’s central hub for digital education, housed within the Office of the Provost. This inaugural Center advances the University’s strategic vision for online, hybrid, and continuing education by partnering with Pitt’s 16 schools to expand access and improve quality for diverse learners. Pitt EDGE supports the full lifecycle of digital learning through services such as instructional design, technology integration, market analysis, academic planning, recruitment, and quality assurance. 

This position’s primary client will be the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health.

Master’s degree in instructional design or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency designing courses in Canvas and Articulate 360 is required.

Please note: candidates will be required to provide a portfolio. Candidates may include a link to an online portfolio in their resume or they may include this as a “media sample” attachment along with their application

Job Summary

Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.

Essential Functions 

• Consults with faculty and subject matter experts on the design and development of instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies for online and hybrid courses/programs.
• Evaluates instructional needs to identify and align appropriate goals and objectives for the online and hybrid modality.
• Develops curricula for instructional programs and integrates content using appropriate instructional technologies within the LMS.
• Builds online and hybrid courses within the LMS.
• Designs, develops, and edits text-based, audiovisual, and multimedia content for online and hybrid programs.
• Assesses instructional delivery and effectiveness, recommends teaching methods, and implements instruction and curricula improvements for online and hybrid courses/programs.
• Conducts instructional and training programs related to online and hybrid pedagogy or technology.

Physical Effort 

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work with computing technology. This position involves extensive screen time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Online Instructional Designer II

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample

Optional Documents Not Applicable