Learning Designer
November 14
Description
• The Learning Designer will be a member of our client's design team in the Instructional Design and Development unit. • This team works closely with subject matter experts and other community and university stakeholders to develop transformative, engaging, high-quality learning experiences for our students. • As an instructional designer, you will partner with other team members and faculty to develop programs, courses, and other learning pathways that increase access to education. • The Learning Designer participates in research and innovation projects that aim to advance the field of course design, teaching, and learning. • Design and redesign online courses. • While most courses will be in an online format, you are expected to be able to develop other modalities, such as hybrid and hyflex. • Collaborate with subject matter experts during the course (re)design process to choose the best combination of teaching practices, learning technologies, and other resources to develop courses and learning objects that create the most effective learning experiences for all students. • Collaborate with team members and other Academic Affairs departments to create and facilitate faculty development programs and on-demand resources on teaching, learning, and course design. • Follow established course development processes and adhere to development schedules. • Develop learning objects that leverage technology to provide flexibility and choice to our students while supporting their learning. • Remain current with the latest industry technology tools and trends.
Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university • At least four or six to eight years of prior work experience in instructional design in higher education required • Strong relationship-building skills • Ability to independently manage multiple, complex projects with the highest degree of accuracy and efficiency • Ability to apply adult learning theory and online pedagogical best practices to course development • Familiarity with universal design for learning (UDL) and accessible technology guidelines, such as WCAG 2.1. • Experience creating adaptive learning environments and competency-based learning • Comprehensive knowledge of active learning and inclusive pedagogies • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively manage projects that involve diverse individuals • Technical skills appropriate for an instructional design position (e.g., learning management systems, designing for web, authoring tools, basic HTML, Microsoft Office) and willingness to continually learn new applications • Ability to troubleshoot basic educational technology issues • Documented expertise with learning management systems; Canvas is highly preferred • Ability to interpret faculty needs in course maintenance and instructional design • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills • Ability to adapt to change and learn new procedures and software programs • Desire to continue learning and developing skills
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