Instructional Designer Associate

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Instructional Designer Associate to join our high-performing digital learning team. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by working at the intersection of cutting-edge pedagogy, emerging technologies, and universal design to craft engaging digital experiences that empower learners worldwide. This position serves as a launchpad into instructional design at EdPlus, where you'll collaborate with experienced designers and faculty to reimagine how we approach online teaching and learning. You will contribute to our vision of academic excellence, innovative course design, and next generation learning technologies that converge to create transformative student experiences. NOTE : This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale Arizona.

Requirements

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
Are you willing and able to commute 3 days a week to Scottsdale AZ?
Describe your understanding of instructional design principles and online learning approaches. This could include knowledge gained through coursework, professional development, or practical application in educational settings (K-12, higher education, corporate training, etc.). Please provide a specific example of how you've applied or would apply these concepts.
Describe your experience with educational technology tools and digital content creation. This might include learning management systems, presentation software, multimedia tools, or web-based applications you've used in academic projects, teaching, training, or professional work. Please provide an example of digital content you've created and the tool(s) you used.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design and online pedagogical approaches, practices, and tools.
Demonstrated experience in using technologies and products for development of course content, presentations, web pages, web applications and tutorials.
Demonstrated experience in using learning management systems.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting computer and web technology issues.
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Craft dynamic learning experiences. Collaborate with team members and faculty to design and develop engaging, interactive, and pedagogically sound online course materials that inspire student success.
Cultivate digital learning innovation. Explore and recommend innovative applications of pedagogy and digital tools to enhance online teaching and learning. Research and create compelling documentation and instructional resources, including interactive websites, multimedia elements, and digital learning objects that transform the online student learning experience and expand your technical expertise.
Champion creative technology solutions. Serve as an educational technology advocate by keeping team members and faculty informed about cutting-edge instructional technology developments. Contribute to meaningful dialogue about technology integration in digital learning. Stay at the forefront of emerging educational technologies through active participation in professional communities, conferences, and continuous learning opportunities.
Support digital learning asset design and optimized course design workflows. Leverage content authoring tools, multimedia applications, and presentation platforms to support the development of custom digital learning solutions that address specific pedagogical challenges. Partner with instructional designers, academic media, learning technologists, and others to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of course design and development workflows.
Build technical expertise. Develop technical expertise to deliver troubleshooting and technology support for online teaching and learning platforms used by faculty, students, and staff, ensuring seamless educational experiences.
Embrace new challenges. Actively contribute to special projects and initiatives that advance our mission of transforming digital learning. Perform other duties or projects as assigned or directed.