Instructional Designer II

The Opportunity  

The Instructional Designer II plays a key role in teaching and learning for the ERAU Worldwide Campus and the Academic Innovation team. The Academic Innovation team is made up of diverse skill sets and individuals, including a Software Developer, UX Research Analysts, eLearning Support Specialists, Instructional Technologists, Instructional Designers, Instructional Consultants, Media Producers, and Digital Media Specialists.

Those positions work collaboratively to apply their expertise on the creation and implementation of innovative solutions and on the identification of tools and technologies that address big challenges in education. The Instructional Designer II seeks to constantly innovate through continued evaluation of existing solutions and by staying informed about industry trends.

Key job functions include:

•  Works with the Senior Director, the respective Director of Instructional Design and Development, the Senior Instructional Designer, and the college representatives to establish course development standards and policies and communicates those with other team members and faculty.

• Works with the Senior Director, the respective Director, the Senior Instructional Designer, and the college representatives to establish quality review standards/metrics and coordinates quality assurance reviews of multiple courses and other instructional materials.

• If/when applicable, mentors Instructional Designers I in the development of job-related knowledge and skills, including assisting the Senior Instructional Designer in training initiatives.

In addition to the job position functions listed above, the Instructional Designer II:

• Collaborates with remote faculty to prepare high-quality online courses for academic and non-credit delivery.

• Edits and organizes electronic information to create high-quality, adult learning-oriented online course content.

• Coordinates the production and/or acquisition of instructional materials, including video, graphics, animations, and interactive media elements.

• In collaboration with faculty, produces instructional materials within the university’s Learning Management System (Canvas).

• Conducts quality assurance reviews of courses and other instructional materials.

• Implements established ERAU course development standards and policies and communicates those with other team members and faculty.

• Works equally well in a team-based and individual context, as required by specific work demands.

• Monitors and communicates textbook issues affecting course development and implementation.

• Facilitates course approval process with academic department chairs upon completion of course development.

• Coordinates course review cycles and facilitates course redevelopments and updates.

• Coordinates project tasks and timeline to ensure timely execution of course production projects.

• If/when needed, engage with internal peers in the collaborative design and development of online courses and related projects.

• Encouraged (but not required) to engage in research projects with the goal of attending relevant conferences and training as well as performing presentations.

About us 

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. 

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. 

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. 

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. 

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. 

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period. 

• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.  

 Compensation 

 
The annual salary range for this role is up to $54,760. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range. 

Required Education and Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or Related Field

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312050. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 

• Resume 

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website. 

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