Learning Designer
The Learning Designer (LD) applies knowledge of learning science and instructional design models to assist faculty in the design of online and blended courses. The LD collaborates with a team of faculty developers (instructors), learning technologists, multimedia specialists, content editors, and interface designers to design and develop high quality learning experiences for NU School of Professional Studies (SPS) graduate and undergraduate students. Principal Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with staff on the Distance Learning team in the School of Professional Studies (SPS) and other stakeholders at the University to design, develop, and support high quality online and blended courses.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure a high degree of understanding and transparency of the online course design process.
- Support faculty with the integration of learning technologies in their instruction.
- Ensure that instructional material is ADA compliant.
- Review existing online courses to identify and suggest design revisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in instructional design, learning science, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and comparable skills.
- At least one year of formal or informal experience designing online and blended courses in a higher education context.
- Experience with project management.
Minimum Competencies:
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to be a team player.
- Experience and adeptness with current learning technology platforms and tools.
- Strong analytical skills to process complex information and translate, and incorporate the information into effective, engaging course designs.
- Experience with best practices of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and making learning content accessible.
- Experience with open educational resources.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially in grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience working with faculty in a higher education environment to design courses in online and blended formats.
- Online teaching experience in a higher education environment.
- Experience using a learning management system. Knowledge of Canvas is preferred.
Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.