Learning Designer

The Learning Designer provides course design and development support, consultation in effective online and digital pedagogy, and faculty training and professional development to a wide range of faculty subject matter experts, with a focus on part-time fully-online faculty. The Learning Designer supports online, course design and development projects, including content development and the course production process; solves instructional challenges encountered in the delivery of online and hybrid learning environments; and advises faculty on effective practices and instructional design methods. In the area of instructional design projects, the Learning Designer works with the Associate Director to conduct needs assessments, coordinate stakeholder communications and schedules, evaluate user feedback, and analyze project successes and areas for improvement. The Learning Designer reports to the Associate Director of Learning Design and is a member of the Library staff.

This is a hybrid position, with the requirement to work on-site 1-2 days per week.

The hiring range for the position is $80,500-$85,800.

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV by July 7, 2025.

Job Description

Instructional Design 75%

Provide learning design consultation, guidance, and support to faculty subject matter experts, with a focus on the design and development of Brandeis Online courses.

Consult on the development of course outcomes and objectives, faculty-created course materials, development of interactive courseware and multimedia elements, discussion prompts, and assignments and assessments, ensure alignment to course outcomes and recommend effective practices for online course facilitation.

Curate external materials to support learning objectives, integrating field best practices, the latest technology, and industry experts.

Provide instructional design support to faculty seeking assistance with the development of online and hybrid courses, and those receiving University support to pursue digital teaching projects.

Develop and support faculty subject matter experts with the creation of dynamic learning content to enhance digital teaching and learning projects and initiatives across the institution.

Track course development project completion, coordinate review and feedback of program chairs as applicable, and report on overall project health. Establishes timeline and milestones.

Ensure project milestones are met and manage internal and external resources.

Instructional Design Projects in Coordination with the Associate Director 15%

In consultation with the Associate Director, conduct needs assessments related to instructional design projects, coordinate stakeholder communications and schedules, gather feedback, and analyze project successes and areas for improvement

Consult with faculty about online and hybrid learning techniques and practices to align with learning best practices and improve learner engagement

Serve as liaison to several Brandeis Online programs, which involves overseeing instructional design support for new courses, instructional design support for revision and content refresh of existing courses, coordinating feedback, and serving as a consultative resource during program review

Library Collaboration with the University 10%

Attend University meetings to provide updates on instructional design and eLearning projects to internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate on strategic projects withBrandeis Online, and with other university departments as needed.

Represent the institution in various committees to contribute to University wide approach to online andhybrid learning at conferences or related events.

Contribute to internal and external efforts to raise awareness of online and digital teaching and learning.

Additional Job Description

Physical/Environmental Demands: Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

This is a union position. Employees working in this position are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 888. Provisions related to wages, benefits and other terms of employment are contained in the agreement.

Job Requirements: Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education or related field. 3 to 5 years of experience working as an instructional designer, instructional technologist, or a similar role within a higher education setting. Experience supporting and managing online and hybrid course design and development projects. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects both independently and in a collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class")

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