Instructional Designer with Nursing curriculum design experience
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer (ID) with a background in Nursing curriculum design to support the development of high-quality learning content for healthcare and nursing education programs for one of our USA-based clients.. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of nursing concepts, adult learning principles, and modern instructional design methodologies. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop instructionally sound learning materials for nursing programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional development levels. • Create course blueprints, storyboards, learning objectives, assessments, instructor guides, and multimedia scripts. • Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Nursing, Healthcare, and Allied Sciences to ensure content accuracy and relevance. • Align curriculum with accreditation requirements, program outcomes, and industry standards. • Convert complex nursing content into clear, engaging, and learner-centric materials. • Ensure all deliverables follow quality, compliance, and accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG). • Work with cross-functional teams including project managers, editors, and multimedia teams. • Review existing courses and recommend improvements based on learner feedback and analytics. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Nursing, Education, or a related field. • 3–7+ years of hands-on Instructional Design experience, preferably in higher education or healthcare. • Proven experience designing curricula for Nursing programs (RN, BSN, MSN, DNP, or specialized tracks). • Strong knowledge of ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, backward design, and adult learning theory. • Experience developing online learning using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, or similar. • Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Licensed RN or advanced nursing degree (BSN/MSN) — highly desirable. • Experience with competency-based education (CBE). • Familiarity with accreditation standards (CCNE, ACEN). • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L. What We’re Looking For: • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment. • A creative problem-solver who can simplify complex nursing concepts for diverse learner groups. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week Application Question(s): • How many years of experience do you have in instructional design, specifically within the nursing or healthcare domain? • Have you previously designed curricula or learning modules for nursing programs? If yes, please specify which ones (e.g., RN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN). • Can you share examples of nursing or clinical topics you have developed content for? Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job