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Instructional Designer, GWSB

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 16, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	It is the academic mission of the George Washington University's School of Business ( GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula and focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. As part of its mission, GWSB utilizes state-of-the-art techniques and media to create engaging online courses that promote real-world experiences and active learning in degree and certificate programs. GWSB is searching for an Instructional Designer with learning management experience. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Design and has no direct reports but may schedule, train, and supervise student workers in their roles as instructional design assistants. This position collaborates regularly with university faculty to plan for and design online courses, including, but not limited to, finalizing course goals and learning objectives, course alignment and outline, and plans for the use of media in the course. The position develops and facilitates the development of all course content, including course media, assessments, grading tools, learning activities, readings, and other course materials. The position may participate in the course review process, ensuring that all courses meet quality standards and that these standards are incorporated into the design of each course. Key responsibilities: Work with other members of the instructional design team to implement the application of new knowledge and improved methods in course development. Apply instructional design theories and models to the development of engaging online courses that promote active learning. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience applying instructional design theories and models in online course environments is desired. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with experience working in a team environment. Knowledge of the Quality Matters Rubric or Quality Scorecard. Quality Matters certification preferred. Basic knowledge ADA compliance for web-based content is desired. Experience with a learning management system for the development of learning content; familiarity with Blackboard is strongly preferred. Experience with Articulate 360 including Storyline is desired. Experience creating instructional guides and training materials. Familiarity with Adobe Suite and HTML with basic CSS is preferred. Master's degree preferred, but not required.
Hiring Range	$57,553.66 - $94,998.76
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Business (SB)
Family	Academic Technology
Sub-Family	Academic Instructional Design
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM; some nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013712
Job Open Date:	05/16/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.