Instructional Designer

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

The Instructional Designer at Coursera will review and revise online course content to ensure relevance, engagement, and effectiveness. Responsibilities include analyzing participant and stakeholder feedback, creating and updating course content (including multimedia, assessments, and interactive activities), applying instructional design principles, collaborating with instructors and subject matter experts, developing storyboards and prototypes, and staying updated on e-learning trends. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in instructional design, proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate), and strong communication and writing skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years instructional design experience
  • Proficiency in e-learning tools
  • Excellent communication & writing skills
  • Content review and revision
  • Collaboration with SMEs
Perks:
  • Remote work option
  • Flexible workspace choices

Job Details

Launched in 2012 by two Stanford professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 168 million registered learners. Our mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning. We partner with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. 

Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you.

Job Overview

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for reviewing and revising online course content to ensure it remains relevant, engaging, and effective. This role involves working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design high-quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and analyze feedback from course participants and stakeholders.
  • Create and update course content, including multimedia elements, assessments, and interactive activities.
  • Apply instructional design principles to enhance course effectiveness and learner engagement.
  • Collaborate with instructors and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevancy.
  • Develop storyboards and prototypes for new course elements.
  • Stay updated on the latest e-learning trends and technologies.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in instructional design or a similar role.
  • Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms.
  • Strong communication, writing, and editing skills.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.
 
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.
 
For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here.
For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
 
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Coursera Inc. is an American global massive open online course provider. It was founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects.

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