Instructional Designer
CourseraJob Summary
We are seeking an Instructional Designer to join Coursera's team. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for reviewing and revising online course content to ensure it remains relevant, engaging, and effective. You will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design high-quality learning experiences. This role involves applying instructional design principles to enhance course effectiveness and learner engagement, as well as staying updated on the latest e-learning trends and technologies. We value creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. If you are passionate about education and have experience in instructional design or a related field, we encourage you to apply. Our team is committed to building a globally diverse workforce and offers flexible work arrangements, including virtual interviews and onboarding. As an employee, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that aims to provide universal access to world-class learning. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and development. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the way the world learns.
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.
