Senior Instructional Designer

EdPlus at Arizona State University; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Discounts available

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to create engaging learning experiences and coordinate with subject matter experts. The role requires expertise in instructional design, collaboration, and project management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. Familiarity with learning technologies and UDL standards is highly desired. This full-time position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and offers a salary range of $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in collaboration with SMEs for learning design.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and learning theories.

Responsibilities

• Create learner-centered courses in collaboration with SMEs.
• Lead needs analyses and reviews for current curriculum.
• Establish design standards to ensure project quality.
• Oversee development of flexible learning assets.
• Provide mentoring to project collaborators.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Collaboration with SMEs

Familiarity with learning technologies

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UDL and accessibility standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Asana

Coda

Monday.com

Job description

Senior Instructional Designer – EdPlus at Arizona State University

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (on‑site; not fully remote)

Employment type: Full‑time

Seniority level: Associate

Job Function: Education, Information Technology, Art/Creative

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, DOE.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse)
• Discounts

Responsibilities

• Designs engaging learning experiences: Creates learner‑centered courses in collaboration with subject matter experts and cross‑functional partners. Develops curriculum maps, objectives, and modular activities grounded in adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.
• Advances digital learning innovation: Leads needs analyses and content reviews to keep curriculum current and effective. Translates best practices into engaging digital resources and guides the transition of in‑person courses to hybrid or flipped formats that deepen learning and interaction.
• Leads technology‑enabled instructional strategy: Champions emerging technologies to inform instructional approaches while remaining hands‑on in design and development. Establishes design standards to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment across projects.
• Drives cross‑project collaboration and delivery: Oversees end‑to‑end development of flexible, reusable learning assets. Coordinates across SMEs, designers, and media teams to streamline workflows, manage timelines, and deliver multiple projects efficiently.
• Balances hands‑on expertise with team leadership: Applies authoring tools and multimedia platforms to build custom learning solutions while providing strategic direction, mentoring collaborators, and aligning projects with broader program goals.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related area.
• Demonstrated strong communicator who collaborates effectively with SMEs, vendors, and cross‑functional teams, translating complex ideas for non‑technical audiences.
• Proven self‑starter who manages multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Evidence of familiarity with tracking software such as Jira, Asana, Coda, or Monday.
• Demonstrated detail‑oriented leader with experience delivering high‑quality learning solutions on time.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility standards, with experience designing active, learner‑centered experiences (e.g., active‑learning, project‑based, or design‑thinking approaches).
• Teaching or instructional experience in higher education, military, or continuing education settings.
• Some travel is required.

Cover Letter Requirements

• Describe an experience where you collaborated with subject matter experts to design or enhance a learning experience and explain how you ensured it aligned with learner needs and course objectives.
• Share an example of how you evaluated or redesigned instructional content to improve the online student experience, including the process you followed and the impact it had.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not sponsor this position.

Apply by midnight Arizona time: Thursday, January 15, 2026.