Instructional Designer: Learning Science & AI in Higher Ed

Arizona State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation seeks an Instructional Designer to partner with faculty and staff to design and improve scalable learning experiences across higher education and related spaces.

The role focuses on applying learning sciences and instructional design to translate subject matter into engaging environments, with opportunities to lead projects and influence program-level initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced learning experiences.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
• Experience designing and building courses in Canvas or similar Learning Management Systems and/or authoring tools.
• Experience integrating and evaluating emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
• Experience participating in quality assurance processes, course reviews, or continuous improvement cycles with an instructional design team.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using assessment data, analytics, or learner feedback to improve learning experiences.
• Evidence of effective communication

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty, design and learning team members, and other stakeholders to design and develop scalable, learner-centered, and evidence-based learning experiences
• Apply learning science principles (e.g., feedback, cognitive load, scaffolding, practice) to the design of learning experiences
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a team-based model to produce high-quality outcomes
• Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent design and development projects
• Serve as a lead for learning experience design and development projects, revisions, and program-level initiatives such as mastery-based grading or authentic use of AI in assignments
• Make recommendations to faculty on best practices, course structure, and learning technologies
• Develop and maintain documentation related to course design, configuration, and revision history
• Conduct course review meetings and support continuous improvement cycles using feedback and data
• Ensure alignment of course and program learning outcomes across multiple offerings
• Participate in quality assurance processes for courses and instructional materials
• Contribute to program design sessions and cross-course alignment efforts
• Incorporate design thinking and Principled Innovation into learning design initiatives

Skills

Learning design

Faculty collaboration

Adult learning

Canvas / LMS

AI-enabled tools

Quality assurance

Multi-project management

Analytics & feedback

Effective communication

Tools

Canvas LMS

Authoring tools

Job description

Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation seeks an Instructional Designer to partner with faculty and staff to design and improve scalable learning experiences across higher education and related spaces.

The role focuses on applying learning sciences and instructional design to translate subject matter into engaging environments, with opportunities to lead projects and influence program-level initiatives.