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About the Role

WGU is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to develop high-quality, engaging educational experiences. This role manages the course development process, evaluates curricular materials, and incorporates learning strategies. Passionate about learner success, this role collaborates across teams to refine impactful learning experiences and manages multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Develops high-quality, engaging educational experiences that align with program outcomes, instructional best practices, and each course's intended scope and sequence.
Manages the course development process in conjunction with key stakeholders.
Evaluates curricular materials, providing expertise in instructional design and learning science.
Incorporates proven and emerging learning strategies into curriculum design.
Consistently applies quality standards across projects.
Collaborates across teams to research, design, and refine impactful learning experiences.
Manages multiple concurrent projects, assesses risk, and tracks progress.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders to promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong understanding of instructional design principles, curriculum development, and adult learning theory.
Understanding of scope and sequence, measurable learning outcomes, and real-world application.
Experience designing engaging, inclusive experiences for diverse adult learners.
Knowledge of evidence-based design strategies informed by learning science and behavioral research.
Familiarity with assessment design, learning resource integration, and alignment to program and course competencies.
Proficiency in project management, risk assessment, and managing multiple concurrent projects.
Skills in technical writing, editing, and translating complex concepts into clear, actionable content.
Demonstrated critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving with a learner-first mindset.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Capacity to navigate ambiguity and change with adaptability, resilience, and sound judgment.
Proficiency in using technology and digital tools to enhance instructional design and learning delivery.
Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovation to improve student experiences.
3 years of professional experience designing and developing instructional materials or learning experiences within higher education, corporate training, or a similar environment.
Experience in curriculum development.
Experience in course design.
Experience in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits.
Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.

Skills

Instructional design principles
Curriculum development
Adult learning theory
Scope and sequence
Measurable learning outcomes
Real-world application
Designing engaging, inclusive experiences
Evidence-based design strategies
Learning science
Behavioral research
Assessment design
Learning resource integration
Program and course competencies alignment
Project management
Risk assessment
Managing multiple concurrent projects
Technical writing
Editing
Translating complex concepts
Critical thinking
Analysis
Synthesis
Problem-solving
Learner-first mindset
Building collaborative relationships
Cross-functional collaboration
Navigating ambiguity and change
Adaptability
Resilience
Sound judgment
Using technology and digital tools
Continuous learning
Applying innovation
Online learning environments
Competency-based education models
Learning management systems
Digital authoring tools
UX principles within learning environments
Agile development processes
Iterative development processes

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Work Type

Full-time
In-office
Regular

Experience Level

3 years of professional experience
Master's degree or relevant experience

Education Level

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$73,500.00 - $110,200.00

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

About the Company

WGU is driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs.
WGU is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.
The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders.
Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.