Senior Learning Designer - Online & Blended Learning

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 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