Lead Learning Designer (10017)

Sunway University; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway University is seeking a diligent Lead Learning Designer to steer online and blended learning for Sunway University Online programmes. You will lead instructional design, translate outcomes into learner-centred experiences, and ensure quality through SIMS reviews and alignment with accessibility standards.

You will collaborate with academic experts, manage multiple content development projects, and explore AI-enabled tools to enhance courses while maintaining rigorous standards across the

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or development in instructional design, learning technologies, accessibility, project management or multimedia production is an advantage.
• Proven experience within Malaysian higher education with strong familiarity with Online Distance Learning (ODL) quality and MQA regulatory expectations.
• Strong knowledge of instruction design, constructive alignment, adult learning, SIMS review, storyboarding and online assessment design.
• Experience with AI-enhanced learning, learning technologies, interactive content and learning analytics is an advantage.
• Hands-on proficiency in Canvas, Blackboard Ultra, OpenLearning and digital authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the instructional design of online and blended courses using models such as ADDIE, SAM, backward design and rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate with academic experts to translate learning outcomes into learner-centred experiences.
• Apply learning theories, active learning pedagogies, and assessment principles to course design.
• Conduct pedagogical reviews of SIMS, storyboards, and course materials for quality and accessibility.
• Analyse learner feedback and analytics to drive continuous improvements.
• Mentor and lead Learning Designers, coordinating development across multiple projects.
• Research emerging learning technologies and AI solutions to enhance course content and production workflows.
• Develop guidance and training on approved tools and promote responsible AI use in line with university policy.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Pedagogical leadership

Learning design

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design

Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience

Professional certification in instructional design

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard Ultra

OpenLearning

Digital authoring tools

Job description

Sunway University is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Learning Designer to lead the development of engaging, learner-centred online and blended learning experiences for Sunway University Online programmes.

Job Description

Lead the instructional design of online and blended courses using appropriate models including ADDIE, SAM, backward design and rapid prototyping.

Collaborate with academic experts to translate course learning outcomes into coherent, learner-centred learning experiences.

Apply relevant learning theories, active learning pedagogies (PBL, TBL, case-based learning), and assessment principles to course design.

Conduct rigorous pedagogical reviews of Self-Instructional Materials (SIMS), storyboards, and course materials for alignment, quality, accessibility, and engagement.

Analyse learner feedback, engagement data, and platform analytics to drive continuous pedagogical improvements.

2. Course Content Development & Multimedia

Develop and quality-review storyboards, scripts, digital learning activities, interactive objects, rubrics, and SCORM packages.

Translate complex academic content into clear, concise, accessible, and online-ready learning materials while preserving academic accuracy.

Build, configure, and maintain course content and activities within learning management systems and digital authoring platforms.

Plan and coordinate educational recording requirements, operate approved recording equipment, and provide on-camera guidance to presenters.

Oversee post-production workflows, including video/audio editing, color/sound correction, transcription, captioning, and media asset management.

Maintain the master programme-development tracker to provide a single, reliable view of course status, milestones, dependencies, and approvals.

Develop realistic project plans and workload allocations across concurrent course-development projects.

Identify delays, quality risks, and resource constraints early, coordinating corrective actions with academic and professional-service teams.

Plan and conduct structured handover workshops for lecturers and delivery stakeholders before course commencement.

4. Quality Assurance, Processes & Compliance

Create, maintain, and update processes, procedures, templates, checklists, and quality gates governing ODL and blended programmes.

Coordinate academic and technical quality reviews, proofing, user acceptance testing, and final readiness checks prior to launch.

Maintain complete development records, version histories, copyright compliance, and audit evidence.

Support internal reviews, accreditation, and regulatory submissions in alignment with MQA requirements and institutional quality standards.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Mentor, coach, and provide day-to-day professional guidance to Learning Designers, building team capabilities in design, QA, and project delivery.

Allocate and monitor team workload, review outputs at quality gates, and calibrate learning-design standards across the team.

• Partner closely with Deans, Programme Leaders, lecturers, media production, IT, and external vendors to coordinate development requirements and resolve issues.

Research and evaluate emerging learning technologies, authoring tools, and AI solutions to enhance course content and production workflows.

Conduct controlled pilots and provide recommendations considering pedagogical value, accessibility, privacy, cost, and scalability.

Develop guidance and training on approved tools and promote the responsible, transparent use of AI in alignment with University policies and academic integrity standards.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related discipline; or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with substantial professional experience.

Professional certification or development in instructional design, learning technologies, accessibility, project management or multimedia production is an advantage.

Proven experience within Malaysian higher education with strong familiarity with Online Distance Learning (ODL) quality and MQA regulatory expectations.

Strong knowledge of instruction design, constructive alignment, adult learning, SIMS review, storyboarding and online assessment design.

Experience with AI-enhanced learning, learning technologies, interactive content and learning analytics is an advantage.

Knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, academic integrity, copyright, privacy and information security in digital learning.

Hands-on proficiency in Canvas, Blackboard Ultra, OpenLearning and digital authoring tools.

Practical skills in educational recording, video/audio post-production, transcription, and captioning workflows.

Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Ability to provide pedagogical and technical leadership across the course-development lifecycle, and mentor/quality-review Learning Designers where required.

Excellent written and spoken English, with strong professional judgement, ownership, adaptability, attention to detail and a proactive, self-directed approach.

Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to professional development, learner experience, accessibility, academic quality and continuous improvement.

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.