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Remote Instructional Design Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in corporate learning and development, higher education, healthcare, and technology, at remote-first companies and distributed enterprise teams hiring from entry-level to senior specialist roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include Ibility, Passion for Life, and Leading Edge Skills. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
At UConn Health, this class is accountable for designing and developing effective, innovative teaching and assessment strategies in an electronic learning environment.
Supervision from the Director.
Lead or supervise employees of lower grade
- Guides faculty in the application of effective teaching, management and assessment strategies in a web-based learning environment.
- Works closely with faculty and other UCEDD team members to produce a variety of learning materials for use in the classroom, individual and group training activities.
- Designs and develops instructional web pages and online courses with the focus on usability.
- Builds templates and supports faculty and staff in the creation and design of on-line instruction.
- Integrates technology in traditional courses and provides instructional technology support.
- Works with faculty and staff to develop and provide workshops in developing and applying instructional design principles to the online learning environment.
- Tracks trends in technology.
- Introduces and implements emerging educational technologies while assisting faculty and staff with its development, assessment and evaluation.
- Provides management and support for electronic classrooms;
Works cooperatively with other departments to provide appropriate curricular support.
Performs other related duties.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing instructional resources.
- Proficiency with Blackboard, Canvas, and other platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, standard web technologies, languages and authoring tools, and graphic/multimedia development tools.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in instructional design and adult learning theories.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills in order to motivate and encourage faculty to try new and different learning styles.
Experience with course management systems.
Portfolio or online examples of completed projects.
Master's degree in Educational Technology with 2 years' professional experience preferably in an academic setting.
Experience developing and evaluating on-line course work at the college/university level.
Experience creating and maintaining websites for state, national and international projects.
Experience working on federally funded grants.
Experience creating digital online interactive documents using the Flippingbook program.
Experience working at a UCEDD.
Knowledge of the disability field.
SCHEDULE: This is a part-time, grant funded position. This position will be at the CT UCEDD with the possibility for remote work. The schedule will be flexible as it will only be a few hours per week.
The duration of this appointment will be approximately one year and may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $46.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
At UConn Health, this class is accountable for designing and developing effective, innovative teaching and assessment strategies in an electronic learning environment.
Supervision from the Director.
Lead or supervise employees of lower grade
- Guides faculty in the application of effective teaching, management and assessment strategies in a web-based learning environment.
- Works closely with faculty and other UCEDD team members to produce a variety of learning materials for use in the classroom, individual and group training activities.
- Designs and develops instructional web pages and online courses with the focus on usability.
- Builds templates and supports faculty and staff in the creation and design of on-line instruction.
- Integrates technology in traditional courses and provides instructional technology support.
- Works with faculty and staff to develop and provide workshops in developing and applying instructional design principles to the online learning environment.
- Tracks trends in technology.
- Introduces and implements emerging educational technologies while assisting faculty and staff with its development, assessment and evaluation.
- Provides management and support for electronic classrooms;
Works cooperatively with other departments to provide appropriate curricular support.
Performs other related duties.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing instructional resources.
- Proficiency with Blackboard, Canvas, and other platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, standard web technologies, languages and authoring tools, and graphic/multimedia development tools.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in instructional design and adult learning theories.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills in order to motivate and encourage faculty to try new and different learning styles.
Experience with course management systems.
Portfolio or online examples of completed projects.
Master's degree in Educational Technology with 2 years' professional experience preferably in an academic setting.
Experience developing and evaluating on-line course work at the college/university level.
Experience creating and maintaining websites for state, national and international projects.
Experience working on federally funded grants.
Experience creating digital online interactive documents using the Flippingbook program.
Experience working at a UCEDD.
Knowledge of the disability field.
SCHEDULE: This is a part-time, grant funded position. This position will be at the CT UCEDD with the possibility for remote work. The schedule will be flexible as it will only be a few hours per week.
The duration of this appointment will be approximately one year and may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $46.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote instructional design specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline or Rise authoring tools
- Proficiency administering or configuring a learning management system
- Demonstrated ability to apply ADDIE or SAM instructional design models
- Strong written communication skills for storyboards and facilitator guides
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop course content
Tips for Your Remote Instructional Design Specialist Job Search
Build a portfolio site before you apply
Remote hiring managers can't observe you in person, so your portfolio does the first interview. Publish two or three complete course samples built in authoring tools like Articulate Rise or Storyline, and write a brief design rationale for each one showing your process, not just the finished output.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote instructional design specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Getting your application in early matters, since competitive remote roles close fast.
Show async communication skills in your application
Remote instructional design teams run on written communication and asynchronous feedback loops. Demonstrate this in your cover letter and any take-home exercises by being clear, concise, and structured. Employers read your written communication as a preview of how you'll collaborate with stakeholders you'll rarely see on camera.
Target companies with established remote learning teams
Remote-first technology companies, large healthcare networks, and enterprise financial services firms have mature distributed learning and development functions that hire instructional design specialists on a recurring basis. Focusing your search on organizations with dedicated L&D departments improves your chances of finding a role with real scope and growth.
Remote Instructional Design Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote instructional design specialist job?
Remote instructional design specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent project ownership and strong written communication, because you won't have a manager walking the floor. Prioritize building a portfolio with real eLearning modules, course samples, or training materials that show your authoring tool skills and instructional thinking. Familiarity with tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate, combined with a clean portfolio site, gives you a concrete edge over equally credentialed candidates.
Which companies hire remote instructional design specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote instructional design specialists include Ibility, Passion for Life, and Leading Edge Skills, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and corporate training departments at large enterprises consistently post instructional design specialist roles for distributed teams.
Can you get a remote instructional design specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level instructional design specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workflow without close supervision from day one. You can open the door by building sample courses using free or trial versions of authoring tools, contributing to volunteer or nonprofit training projects, or completing an instructional design certificate. Showing a working module is more persuasive than a resume line when you don't yet have employer history.
Do you need a degree for remote instructional design specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize a strong portfolio, hands-on authoring tool experience, and demonstrated results over a specific degree, especially at smaller companies and remote-first organizations. A degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related field can help at larger institutions, but candidates without one regularly compete successfully by showing completed work, measurable learning outcomes, and proficiency in the tools the role requires.
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