Franklin University - Temporary Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer is needed in Columbus, United States.

Client: Franklin University

Location: Columbus, OH

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio, invites applicants for its Temporary Instructional Designer position. This role is part-time, requiring 15-20 hours per week, beginning in late May/early June. The successful candidate will support the International Institute for Innovative Instruction (I4) by collaborating with faculty and content experts to apply instructional design methodology and utilize appropriate technology for curriculum development and design.

This position offers a remote work schedule.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in developing curriculum, training, or technical documentation.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Training and Development, or a related field.
• Application-level understanding of instructional design, adult learning, teaching methods, e-learning technologies, and effective use of AI.
• Demonstrated progression of challenging instructional design assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of issues related to e-learning, distance learning, and learning technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams and meet deadlines in a driven environment.
• Proficiency with web authoring tools, internet-related technologies, and course management tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, graphics applications, image editing software (e.g., Photoshop), and web-based conferencing applications.

Additional Information

Founded in 1902, Franklin University is recognized for removing barriers to higher education for adults balancing educational goals with other commitments. As an accredited, nonprofit institution, it has established a reputation as an innovator in online education, offering applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs. Over 50,000 alumni contribute to the communities worldwide.

Franklin University is dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment, not discriminating based on various factors such as age, religion, race, and gender identity. The university embraces diversity and strives to create a sense of belonging for students, faculty, and staff, recognizing that collective potential is real when differences are valued, equal access to opportunity is pursued, and inclusion is practiced.