Instructional Designer

Arizona State University • Scottsdale, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a creative, adaptable, and lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement and instructional excellence? Does a fast-paced, team-oriented environment support your best work? If so, apply today for this Instructional Designer opportunity! 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. Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Click here ! We are seeking an experienced and nimble Instructional Designer to join our growing Innovation and Emerging Technologies team. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by creating impactful, high-quality online learning experiences that reach learners around the world and remove barriers to higher education. ASU has partnered with the United States military to reimagine their learning ecosystem and to encourage and promote lifelong learning during a service member's time in and out of the uniform. In this exciting role, you’ll collaborate closely with faculty, instructors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to design and develop engaging, learner-centered experiences. You’ll apply proven instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories to co-create content and experiences that resonate with learners across the globe and lifespan, all while optimizing workflows and processes to support scalable, efficient development. While a deep knowledge of the U.S. military is not necessary to be successful in this role, you will need to be passionate about innovation, design thinking, prototyping, and access to education; additionally, you will need to love working on complex, innovative, high-visibility projects that push the status quo. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, mission-driven team that’s shaping the future of learning at the most innovative university in the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years 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.
• NOTE : This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
• EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.
• To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume/CV
• Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
• Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
• NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency).
• Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience designing, developing, and revising online courses using learning theory and multiple learning management systems. (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, edX, Coursera).
• Proven ability to support multiple projects by managing timelines, resolving technical issues, and following established standards and processes.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with faculty and cross-functional teams; clearly conveys ideas in written, visual, and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated adaptable self-starter with experience shifting priorities and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and cross-functional teams to design scalable, engaging, and pedagogically sound learning experiences across multiple projects.
• Recommend and apply innovative pedagogical approaches and digital tools to enhance online teaching and learning.
• Develop engaging instructional resources, including interactive content, multimedia, and digital learning objects.
• Use authoring tools, multimedia applications, and presentation platforms to create custom online learning solutions.
• Support cross-team communication by sharing best practices and keeping stakeholders informed of instructional technology developments.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for online teaching and learning.
• Create training materials and job aids to support faculty and teams in instructional design and learning technologies.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits.
• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees