Job Description
Req Id:  38055
Job Title:  Instructional Designer
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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As an Instructional Designer for the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, you will provide instructional design and educational technology support for faculty, staff, and students. This support includes LMS training and support, managing assessment software, developing instructional materials and eLearning modules, and consulting faculty on instructional design best practices. The designer will work closely with instructors to develop and define learning objectives, create interactive tools to aid learning, and design/redesign content to optimize learning. The designer will also participate in faculty teaching development presentations and curriculum development projects. 

 

This is an on-site position.


Join a team at Purdue that values collaboration, innovation, and service-where your leadership helps foster an inclusive and supportive environment for learning and discovery.

Join us in cultivating academic excellence and empowering the next generation of innovators at Purdue University.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. You'll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdue's research integrity. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program.
     
At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.
     
Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.
 
About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

  • BA/BS Degree in instructional design, educational technology, or relevant field. 
    2 years’ experience with instructional technology or information technology to fulfill a variety of instructional needs. 
    In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Skills needed:

  • Creative, Interpersonal Communication, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Time Management, & Research
    Ability to use one or more instructional tools (e.g., LMS, ExamSoft, Articulate 360).
    Knowledge and application of best practices using technology for teaching and learning, including but not limited to, multimedia development, learning management systems, online collaborative tools, and mobile solutions for education.

What is helpful:

  • Microsoft Office tools including Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
    Video editing software (e.g., Camtasia or Adobe Premiere Pro)
    Higher Education experience 

What We Want You to Know:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt 
Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

 

Professional 2
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003159
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

 

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. 

Posting Start Date:  8/9/25