Instructional Designer Specialist II

About the Role

Nightingale College is looking for an Instructional Design Specialist II to craft effective learning experiences that equip nursing and healthcare students for practical, career-ready success. In this position, you'll contribute to designing, refining, and implementing learning products across curricula and EvolvEd™ courses by collaborating with other specialists and subject matter experts. The goal is to develop courses that are compliant with standards, evidence-based, and engaging for learners.

You will work at the intersection of instructional science and healthcare education, translating complex nursing and healthcare content into varied learning modalities including instructor-led, e-learning, and blended formats. Ensuring programs meet federal, state, and institutional standards while staying abreast of emerging online teaching trends is a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cause, knowledge, or gap analyses to select optimal learning delivery approaches
• Create course guides for both curriculum and EvolvEd™ courses to facilitate instruction
• Choose instructional design methods, media, and facilitation styles tailored to specific interventions
• Produce supporting materials to enhance performance improvement strategies
• Align new and existing course content with appropriate instructional methods across multiple delivery modes
• Stay informed on nursing and healthcare curriculum research and digital learning innovations
• Design, assemble, and package online courses using LMS and authoring tools, collaborating with internal and external experts
• Develop and revise assessments, scoring guides, and curriculum components
• Map course topics, objectives, and assignments within program designs to ensure standards compliance and assessability
• Participate in relevant institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives
• Develop or refine processes to optimize instructional development workflows
• Undertake additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Learning Science, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Assessment, Curriculum Design, or a related field from an accredited institution
• At least 3 years' experience designing learning technologies, software, or environments
• Minimum 2 years' experience developing courses with Learning Management Systems and authoring tools
• Proven ability to design assessments suited for distance learning
• Strong understanding of concept-based, competency-based, project-based, and other learning design models
• Experience contributing to learning design systems involving multiple stakeholders and complex requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 3 years applying peer-reviewed scholarly research and user research to instructional design
• Experience in Nursing, Allied Health, or Health Sciences Education
• Familiarity with micro-credentialing methods

About Nightingale Education Group

Our organization not only develops courses but also cultivates a capable and representative nursing workforce serving diverse communities nationwide. As an Instructional Design Specialist II, your contributions will directly influence how nurses are trained and prepared. The team embraces collaboration, innovation through Evolvitude™, and values input from all members.

New employees must attend an orientation in Salt Lake City; travel and lodging expenses are covered. We foster diversity and inclusion in our workforce, reflecting in our learners and collaborators. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Mission Statement

We elevate education, health, and workforce systems by enabling academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development while serving diverse communities. Our blended-distance learning model transforms rural healthcare landscapes and has graduated nearly 5,000 nurses to date.

We prioritize work-life integration and encourage professional expertise development.

Terms and Conditions

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.

Budgeted Salary Range

$76,000 to $82,000 USD per year