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Career Insights for Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer
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What they do
A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
$85,970 / year median in Massachusetts
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Walden University seeks an online education professional to design and deliver high-quality virtual coursework for working adult learners. In this role, you will develop engaging curricula, facilitate interactive online classes, assess student performance, and provide timely, supportive feedback. You will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and student services to ensure a student-centered, inclusive learning environment that advances Walden's mission of social change and global impact. Ideal candidates bring strong online teaching skills, educational technology expertise, and a passion for supporting diverse learners worldwide. Responsibilities Design and develop online course content aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards. Facilitate engaging virtual class sessions and discussions for diverse adult learners. Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback. Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and student services to enhance learning experiences. Use learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology to deliver and track coursework. Apply adult learning principles to create inclusive, accessible learning materials. Monitor student progress and proactively reach out to support at-risk learners. Participate in curriculum review, continuous improvement, and faculty development activities. Maintain accurate course records, grading, and documentation. Support Walden University's mission of social change through teaching and mentoring. Required Skills Online instruction Curriculum design Learning management systems (LMS) Assessment and evaluation Educational technology tools Adult learning principles Online student engagement Data-driven instruction Academic writing and communication Collaboration with cross-functional teams