Learning Design Specialist

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Instructional Designer and Faculty Developer to design and deliver engaging courses and professional development for faculty. You will apply ADDIE, SAM, and backward design to create learning outcomes, materials, and authentic assessments aligned with accreditation standards.

Collaborating with librarians, multimedia specialists and IT teams, you will run workshops in Arabic and English, review existing courses, collect feedback,

Qualifications

• Designing and developing courses for higher education environments.
• Ability to align programs with accreditation standards and best practices.
• Experience delivering faculty development sessions in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop courses.
• Apply ADDIE, SAM, and Backward Design to create structures, outcomes, and assessments.
• Design and deliver workshops on pedagogy, learning theories, and assessment strategies.
• Provide consultations and coaching on teaching practices and course development.
• Review and enhance existing courses to align with best practices and inclusive teaching.

Skills

Pedagogy expertise

Workshop facilitation

Bilingual Arabic/English

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education/EDTech/Instructional Design

Tools

Moodle

Articulate 360

H5P

Captivate

Job description

Job Description

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.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional design models, adult learning principles, and pedagogical frameworks.
• Experience with quality assurance frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters).
• Experience in designing competency-based and/or experiential learning programs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Working remotely is not permissible.

SUPERVISION

• Reports to: Director, Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
• Subordinates: None