Position Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Remote – South Africa

Salary: DOE

• Working Rhythm: Innovation is a 24/7 pursuit, but we value your downtime. While our typical working hours are 9 am – 5 pm in your time zone, we embrace flexibility and trust you to manage your schedule to meet your individual needs and peak productivity times. Occasionally, longer hours may be required to tackle challenges, support new releases, or contribute to time-sensitive initiatives.

Contract Type: Full-time Contractor Agreement

Reporting To: Victoria Raish, Senior Instructional Designer

Start Date: ASAP

Why You’ll Love This Role :

The Instructional Designer at Nexford University will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online education. By developing engaging and effective courses, you’ll directly impact the learning experiences of students around the globe, empowering them to achieve their academic and professional goals. Your expertise in instructional design will help ensure our programs remain cutting-edge and accessible, contributing to Nexford University’s mission of providing high-quality, workplace-relevant education at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and Develop Engaging Courses: Create and build comprehensive online courses within the learning management system (LMS), incorporating interactive elements and multimedia to foster an immersive learning environment.

• Collaborate on Course Design: Work closely with the senior instructional designer and instructional production team to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to online course development.

• Ensure Course Quality: Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on all courses, paying close attention to accessibility standards, assignment clarity, and well-defined rubrics.

• Foster Learner Engagement: Implement strategies and activities to increase learner interaction and engagement throughout the courses.

• Stay Current on Best Practices: Continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in instructional design and e-learning.

• Maintain Course Consistency: Utilize effective document and file management practices to ensure consistency and organization across all courses.

• Innovate and Improve: Proactively suggest and implement innovative approaches to course design and development.

• Leverage AI Tools: Utilize artificial intelligence tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of course design and development processes.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Solid grasp of learning theory, e-learning principles, and instructional design methodologies.

• Technical proficiency in writing, educational technology tools, and interactive e-learning development.

• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Familiarity with website design best practices and accessibility requirements in higher education.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Formal qualification in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, UX, ETDP, or a related field.

• Prior experience as a classroom instructor.

• Previous experience in instructional design, particularly in online or blended learning environments.

Why Nexford?

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you’ll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.

Explore the full job description and candidate profile here, and if you’re ready to drive serious growth at Nexford, Apply Now!