Learning Design Specialist

Herzing University; Birmingham; Remote; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Learning Design Specialist to enhance the quality of educational courses. This role involves collaborating with faculty and experts to design engaging and effective learning experiences for both traditional and online formats. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in instructional design, project management, and data analysis to continuously improve course offerings. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact student learning outcomes and institutional success.

Benefits

Tuition Waiver

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field required.
• Three years of relevant course design experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative course design with faculty and SMEs.
• Develop engaging instructional materials and assessments.
• Oversee course design initiatives and manage project timelines.

Skills

Instructional Design

Course Development

Project Management

Data Analysis

AI Integration

Education

Master's Degree in Instructional Design

Post Master's Degree Certification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

AI Tools

Job description

Description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please click here to log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

This role plays a critical role in leading the development and continuous improvement of high-quality, engaging, and instructionally sound courses for both traditional and online learning environments. This position collaborates closely with faculty, subject matter experts, librarians, and academic leadership to design and implement effective learning experiences that align with institutional standards, accreditation requirements, and student learning outcomes. The Learning Design Specialist is responsible for designing quality learning resources in alignment with the University's vision, utilizing a consistent format with excellent writing, editing, integration of technology, and course design. This position reports directly to the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• A master's degree in Instructional Design, or related field, OR Master's Degree with a post master's degree Certification in Instructional Design, or related field.


• Three years of relevant (traditional and online education) course design experience in higher education in an LMS based system.

Preferred:

• A master's degree or Terminal Degree in Instructional Design or Technology and Design


• Five years of relevant (traditional and online education) experience in higher education in course design

PAY:
Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match. The salary range for this position is $61,700 to $83,500.
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$61,700-$83,500

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Instructional Design & Course Development

• Lead Collaborative Course Design: Partner with faculty, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop high-quality traditional and online courses aligned with university standards.


• Develop and Enhance Instructional Content: Design and integrate engaging instructional materials, assessments, and technology tools that support effective teaching and learning across all formats.


• Ensure Quality, Accessibility, and Compliance: Apply best practices in instructional design to create accessible, academically rigorous content that meets accreditation and credit hour standards.


• Continuously Improve Courses

Faculty & SME Support

• Provide consultation and training to faculty and SMEs on course design strategies and redesign strategies, learning technologies, and instructional best practices with the goal of achieving identified quality assurance standards.


• Lead virtual workshops, remote sessions, video trainings, and online self-paced programs to build faculty capacity in course development.


• Support faculty and academic leadership in aligning course content with learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and professional organizational standards as it relates to content, design and development.

Project Management & Innovation

• Lead and Manage Course Development Projects: Oversee course design initiatives, ensuring alignment with university policies, and manage timelines to meet project deadlines.


• Drive Course Improvements Through Data and Feedback: Use student outcome data, program metrics, and stakeholder feedback to inform content changes and instructional strategies.


• Integrate AI into Instructional Design: Leverage AI tools to enhance content development, personalize learning, and improve engagement.


• Promote Ethical and Practical AI Use: Develop assessments and assignments that build students' understanding of responsible AI use in academic and professional settings.

Other Duties

• Maintain compliance with University policies and procedures and accreditation and state regulatory requirements.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.


• Ability to be available on a flexible schedule to work with faculty, subject matter experts, and vendors as needed in the development process.


• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.


• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.


• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.


• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.


• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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