Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide announces an exciting opportunity in the Department of Online Education. The Instructional Designer I primary responsibility is the successful production of high-quality online courses. There is daily interaction with internal peers, course developers, media specialists, contractors, other IDD staff, the Executive Director of Instructional Design and Development, and the Directors of Instructional Design and Development. The position is responsible for the overall coordination of multiple online course development activities, serving as a program manager for online course production, updates, and maintenance.
The position requires superior critical thinking, strong interpersonal and communication skills, sharp time management skills, along with comfort working in a team environment and extensive knowledge on instructional design and online education. The Instructional Designer I must be able to navigate the higher education academic environment successfully.
Key job functions include:
- 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.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Online Education, Instructional Design and/or Educational Technology.
- 3-5 years of professional experience.
Required skills, knowledge, abilities:
- Related and relevant experience in online education, particularly in post-secondary educational settings
- Expertise with software applications used in designing online learning experiences.
- Advanced critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Exceptional project management skills.
- Ability to address multiple deadlines and balance multiple needs and perspectives in a professional manner.
- Excellent personal and remote communication skills.
- Ability to work professionally and collegially in a team environment.
- Problem-solving skills that include identification, analysis, and proactive solutions in support of University goals
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310935. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Full 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.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact [email protected] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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