Instructional Designer

Job ID REQ20172828 Category Instructional Design

Instructional Designer

The USC Rossier School of Education invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, hybrid work schedule Instructional Designer fixed-term position with an annual contract. The Instructional Designer will work with Rossier faculty to leverage technology and innovative learning solutions to enhance instruction. The candidate will be responsible for supporting academic programs, guided by the Rossier Mission to advance educational equity. The candidate will work as part of a team of Instructional Designers and will report to the Manager of Instructional Design and Development.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in instructional design, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

• Dedication to a customer-centric approach.

• Experience with video recording and editing, and the use of digital media and web technologies for educational purposes.

• Proficiency in utilizing learning management systems, such as D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Canvas.

• Curiosity and experimentation mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify and utilize a variety of instructional tools and emerging educational technologies.

• Track record of creating engaging video- and web-based materials.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing lightweight automation solutions (e.g., Google Apps Script, workflow automation, LMS integrations).

• Ability to analyze processes and implement scalable technical improvements.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Adherence to best practices in both degree-program and course-level instructional design process (e.g., clear learning outcomes and outcome-aligned assessments).

• Ensuring successful program and course design, development, and implementation aligned with objectives and timelines.

• Ensuring standardized execution of curriculum design and course development processes.

• Supporting and collaborating with faculty.

• Develop and launch LMS units, quizzes, assignments, and grading rubrics for online and blended classes in D2L Brightspace.

• Developing instructional materials such as online learning media and technology toolkits.

• Supporting faculty in transforming face-to-face instructional lectures and materials for online/hybrid delivery.

• Employing technology creatively to solve instructional challenges.

• Identifying opportunities to improve instructional design workflows and program operations through automation and emerging technologies (e.g., Google Workspace tools, scripting, or integrations).

This position's annual base salary range is $84,000 - $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:

• Resume

• A cover letter (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume.)

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Directly related experience in curriculum development, instructional design courses and/or on-line teaching in a university or corporate environment. Demonstrated interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.