Instructional Design Manager

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Design Manager leads a team providing instructional design support for one or more units and designs, implements, and provides instructional design support in the School of Conservation Futures. The role develops resources and materials that support teaching and learning, with a focus on creating and delivering online courses and designing in-person and online learning experiences across the school’s portfolio. The position may also support Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning, and Learning Innovations initiatives. The manager partners with faculty, subject matter experts, learning experts, and internal stakeholders to create high-quality, scalable learning experiences in asynchronous and synchronous modalities. The role applies instructional design frameworks and learning science, develops course materials and multimedia learning assets using learning platforms and rapid authoring tools, ensures accessibility and alignment with Universal Design for Learning standards, and supports assessment and authentic learning outcomes. The position oversees course development and delivery plans, schedules design and production, manages related online learning applications and platforms, and contributes to course quality assurance and continuous improvement. It uses learner engagement and success data to inform course revisions and collaborates with university and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent course design standards. The manager also directs staff recruitment and development, supervises and evaluates assigned staff, and contributes to professional learning and knowledge sharing within the team. The position is based on the Tempe campus. The work environment is a climate-controlled office setting with extended periods of sitting and regular computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and possible work in the field within or across university campuses may be required. Driving is not required. The stated salary range is $71,500–$90,000 per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, including two years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Expertise or experience in conservation science, education, environmental practice, sustainability, or a related field.
Experience designing and developing asynchronous online courses and synchronous immersion experiences.
Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies such as backward design and Universal Design for Learning.
Experience using learning technologies such as Canvas, Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, or similar rapid authoring tools.
Experience collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and interdisciplinary project teams.
Experience integrating multimedia, interactive learning elements, and technology-enhanced learning strategies.
Experience applying data-informed approaches to course design and continuous improvement.
Experience working with or evaluating artificial intelligence tools in instructional design workflows.
Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG.
Experience designing learning experiences for workforce development, professional learning, and executive education, including synchronous or immersion learning programs.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team that creates, develops, and administers online learning courses, ensuring instructional design plans are effectively translated into instructional materials.
Participate in strategic planning and develop course development and delivery plans and policies.
Manage and schedule the design and production of distance learning courses, and identify and implement strategies to increase revenue-producing activities.
Recommend effective and creative uses of technology to create new learning environments, enhance instruction, and increase course enrollment.
Interface with unit leadership, faculty, staff, researchers, and administrators regarding operations, applications, existing courses, media and delivery systems, and new course development.
Manage projects related to online learning course delivery applications and platforms, networking, software, implementation, and security.
Liaise with ASU Online and university IT staff regarding operations, applications, and existing resources.
Direct staff recruitment and development; supervise, train, evaluate, and coach assigned staff.
Partner with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to design learning experiences for higher education, career learning, and executive education.
Apply backward design to align learning objectives, instructional materials, and assessments.
Design courses and learning assets using evidence-based learning science and instructional design frameworks.
Develop course materials and activities in Canvas and other learning management systems and platforms.
Build and integrate multimedia learning assets using tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, and H5P.
Ensure course materials meet accessibility and Universal Design for Learning standards.
Design assessments and learning activities that support skill development and authentic learning outcomes.
Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional technologists, and course managers to ensure high-quality course delivery.
Design and develop courses across multiple program areas and maintain and update existing courses in the portfolio.
Review courses against established learning design principles and quality standards.
Use learner engagement and success data to inform course revisions and improvements.
Support course launch readiness through quality assurance review and pre-launch preparation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent course design standards across offerings.
Participate in design reviews, portfolio discussions, and team working sessions; share instructional design practices and innovations.
Stay current with research and trends in instructional design, learning science, and educational technology.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through workshops, documentation, and team presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.