Instructional Design AI Systems Intern

Job Description

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

About Embry-Riddle and the Academic Innovation Team
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is an internationally recognized leader in online education. The Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team plays a key role in advancing teaching and learning across the Worldwide Campus and the Academic Innovation team. This interdisciplinary group includes software developers, UX research analysts, instructional designers, technologists, media producers, and digital media specialists. Together, they design and implement forward-thinking solutions that enhance learning experiences and address complex challenges in education.

About the Internship Program
The Instructional Design and Development Internship Program recognizes and nurtures emerging talent in the fields of instructional design, technology, and educational innovation. Interns gain practical, hands-on experience in higher education and contribute directly to projects critical to the IDD team’s success. Each intern works closely with a mentor to identify individual learning goals and develop targeted project assignments.

Position Summary
The Instructional Design AI Systems Intern will collaborate with the IDD and Academic Innovation teams to explore, test, and document ways artificial intelligence can enhance the design and development of online courses. This role bridges instructional design and technical innovation, helping the department identify sustainable and ethical methods for integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency, creativity, and learner engagement.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the and search for requisition number R310572. 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.

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