Learning Design Specialist

AimGulf; Ajman; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A private UAE university is seeking a Learning Designer to join the Teaching and Learning Center. You will design and deliver faculty development programs in both Arabic and English, translating pedagogical theory into practical training.

The role requires applying evidence-based design models, creating course structures, and collaborating with librarians, multimedia specialists, and IT teams to enhance learning experiences across programs. Master’s in Education or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Experience in higher education and faculty development.
• Experience with QA frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters).
• Experience in competency-based or experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop engaging and effective courses.
• Apply evidence-based instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Backward Design) to create course structures, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and authentic assessments aligned with institutional standards.
• Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and short courses for faculty on pedagogy and learning theories, classroom facilitation techniques, learning design principles, assessment strategies and feedback methods, and educational technologies.
• Provide individual consultations and coaching to faculty on teaching practices and course development.
• Review and enhance existing courses to ensure alignment with best practices, accreditation standards, and inclusive teaching principles.
• Collect and analyze feedback from faculty and students to inform continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends in instructional design, learning technologies, and higher education teaching innovation.
• Pilot and recommend new approaches to enhance student learning and faculty teaching effectiveness.
• Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through internal/external presentations and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with librarians, multimedia specialists, and IT teams to design integrated learning experiences.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and share templates, frameworks, and best practices with the teaching community.

Skills

Instructional design

Bilingual training

Facilitation & coaching

Translating theory into practice

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Moodle

Articulate

H5P

Captivate

Job description

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 28 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 15

Job Description / Role

Job URL: https://iabeey.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/15

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop engaging and effective courses.
• Apply evidence-based instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Backward Design) to create course structures, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and authentic assessments aligned with institutional standards.
• Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and short courses for faculty on: Pedagogy and learning theories, Classroom facilitation techniques, Learning design principles, Assessment strategies and feedback methods, Use of educational technologies and digital tools.
• Provide individual consultations and coaching to faculty on teaching practices and course development.
• Review and enhance existing courses to ensure alignment with best practices, accreditation standards, and inclusive teaching principles.
• Collect and analyze feedback from faculty and students to inform continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends in instructional design, learning technologies, and higher education teaching innovation.
• Pilot and recommend new approaches to enhance student learning and faculty teaching effectiveness.
• Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through internal/external presentations and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with librarians, multimedia specialists, and IT teams to design integrated learning experiences.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and share templates, frameworks, and best practices with the teaching community.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning design and faculty development within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating professional development sessions or workshops for faculty in both Arabic and English.
• Experience with quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters).
• Experience in designing competency-based and/or experiential learning programs.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Skills Required

• Ability to translate pedagogical theory into practical, faculty-facing training and support.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Moodle) and authoring tools (Articulate, H5P, Captivate, etc.).
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse academic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company

A private university in the UAE offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, business, health sciences, law, media, architecture and humanities. It combines teaching with research and community engagement, employing academic and administrative staff.

Company Industry: Education

Department / Functional Area: Teaching and Learning Center

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)