Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Capitol Technology University is seeking a remote independent contractor for the position of Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer to support the development of online academic programs. The role involves designing and building interactive courses and training materials, collaborating with faculty and SMEs, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop interactive and accessible online learning experiences
- Create structured, well-organized course content using instructional design best practices
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define learning objectives and align content
- Develop course maps, storyboards, assessments, and learning activities
- Produce digital assets using tools such as Articulate 360, Canvas LMS, and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Integrate multimedia, knowledge checks, and performance-based assessments
- Apply instructional frameworks such as ADDIE and SAM in course development
- Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility (Section 508/504), SCORM, and institutional compliance standards
- Maintain clear communication with faculty and project leads
- Contribute to the development of student and faculty training modules
- Meet assigned deadlines and manage workload independently
- Perform other duties as assigned to support instructional goals
Skills
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Digital Media, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience in higher education or corporate learning
- Demonstrated expertise in Articulate 360, Canvas LMS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience designing for various delivery formats (on-ground, synchronous, asynchronous)
- Strong project management skills and experience collaborating remotely
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with limited resources
- Access to a reliable computer and internet connection capable of supporting multimedia production
- Flexible availability, including some evening hours
- Portfolio submission is required for consideration
- Experience working with faculty and staff in a higher education setting
- Familiarity with HTML5, LTI tools, and RESTful APIs
- Knowledge of Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric (6th edition or later)
- Master of Science in Instructional Design or related discipline
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