Instructional Design – Technology Specialist

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Support online, on-campus, remote, hybrid, and other programming related to online learning .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and online pedagogy, with a strong ability to develop and evaluate online courses and programs. Proficient in utilizing educational technology and design principles to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s In Instructional Design5–7 Years Experience In Higher EducationQuality Matters EvaluationInstructional Design PrinciplesLearning Design Abilities

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Hard Skills

Course DesignOnline Course DevelopmentDesign Documents ProductionStoryboard DevelopmentContent ReworkingEmerging Educational TechnologiesInstructional Strategies RecommendationEvaluation Rubric ApplicationVisual Design SenseLearning Theory Understanding

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationFacilitationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

CanvasOpen Educational ResourcesA/V ToolsGraphic Design Software

Industry Keywords

Instructional TechnologyCurriculum And InstructionOnline LearningPedagogyHigher Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support online, on-campus, remote, hybrid, and other programming related to online learning
Design and develop online, on-campus, remote, and hybrid courses and programs
Advance the quality of course design, development, and implementation
Facilitate development of course goals and objectives and ensure content, activities, and assessments align with objectives
Recommend instructional strategies and pedagogical uses of online tools that support student learning
Help subject matter experts locate appropriate supplemental materials, including open educational resources
Develop Canvas templates with graphics and banners and upload content
Maintain project milestones and timelines and communicate progress and concerns
Prepare subject matter experts as they transition into instructor roles
Interact with academic and professional staff, graphic designers, A/V specialists, technologists, University Information Services, consultants, and vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or related academic discipline
5–7 years’ experience working at higher education institutions as an instructional developer designing/developing online courses and programs
3+ years’ experience evaluating course development quality using an established rubric, such as Quality Matters or OLC Scorecard
Excellent understanding of instructional design principles, online pedagogy, learning theory, emerging brain/cognitive/learning science, the arts, and educational technology
Excellent learning design abilities and visual design sense
Strong working knowledge of instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices
Ability to produce design documents and develop storyboards for learning experiences and environments
Ability to rework content from faculty, SMEs, and outside content providers according to University design standards
Demonstrated continual professional development in emerging educational technologies, pedagogy, and teaching and learning methodologies
Ability to research and recommend emerging technologies and instructional strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities