Learning Experience Designer

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Instructional Design team within Faculty Services, the Learning Experience Designer (LED) member plays an essential role in enhancing educational success by consulting faculty to establish instructional goals and course development solutions. This mid-level position involves closely collaborating with faculty to adopt appropriate learning technologies and promoting innovative teaching methods and pedagogical approaches. The LED is responsible for developing and implementing a range of resources and services, from tailored training programs and online materials to advanced instructional technology applications. The LED also assists faculty in creating assessments and evaluation criteria, providing feedback and opportunities for improvement, and offers workshops and webinars on instructional design and technology use. Maintaining expertise in instructional design principles and staying updated on emerging technologies is crucial. The LED actively explores instructional technology trends to address teaching challenges and fosters strong professional relationships with colleagues across campus and other educational institutions. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Master's degree or PhD in instructional design, instructional technology or related field.
Professional work experience in instructional design and technology or working with university instructors in supporting the use of technology for teaching and learning.
Documented teaching or training experience in a higher education environment.
Creating documentation and delivering workshops to faculty and staff in the use of educational technologies.
Conducting faculty needs assessments and developing programming in curriculum, instruction, and technology.
Previous experience maintaining web resources and developing instructional materials.
Demonstrated experience in applying best practices of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to assist faculty and staff in creating course materials that are accessible to all students.
Previous project management experience.
Exploring and implementing generative AI applications for enhancing teaching and learning experiences.
Proficient with learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies to further the teaching and learning processes.
Expertise in Canvas.
High level of proficiency in adult and online learning theory and principles, and the ability to teach this information to others.
Enthusiasm for working in a technology-driven higher education environment, including but not limited to virtual worlds, immersive learning environments, gamification, interactive applications, animations, and generative AI applications.
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, and adapt to dynamic and ever-changing environments.

Responsibilities

Consults with faculty to understand their instructional goals and desired learning outcomes to provide practical solutions for course and academic activity development and design.
Collaborates with faculty to identify and implement suitable learning technologies to support educational goals and offer guidance on optimizing the use of existing instructional tools.
Promotes the adoption of innovative learning technologies, instructional strategies, and pedagogical approaches and works with faculty to explore and incorporate emerging instructional technologies and teaching methodologies.
Investigates innovative and effective uses of instructional technology in teaching and learning and supports academic tools and platforms available for courses and programs.
Develops resources and services, including tailored training programs, documentation, online reference materials, learning modules, and seminars ranging from basic online course management skills to the advanced applications of technology in teaching.
Collaborates with faculty and program staff in developing and implementing assessments and evaluations for in-person, online, and hybrid courses.
Offers individual faculty and staff consultations and delivers group workshops and webinars on instructional design methods and using technology in teaching.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of instructional design principles, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and emerging applications of instructional technology.
Evaluates and pilots innovative learning tools, technologies, and AI solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Maintains professional expertise in teaching and learning with technology and quality assurance processes and course evaluation, including learning management systems (LMS), generative AI tools, immersive technologies, adaptive learning tools, web conferencing, and classroom technologies.
Monitors trends, identifies opportunities, and explores innovative solutions to teaching and learning problems.
Maintains a network of relationships with colleagues across campus, other institutions, and professional affiliations on an ongoing basis.
Conducts assessments and evaluates resources and services ranging from basic online courses to application of technology in teaching.
Develops problem-solving approaches that support development and deployment of technology products used in teaching.
Identifies opportunities and develops innovative solutions to teaching and learning problems.
Performs other related work as needed.