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Westcliff University is seeking a Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialist to join our team. The part-time LXD Specialist’s primary responsibilities include leading the curriculum development, instructional design, and collaboration with subject experts and academic leaders while supporting the development of courses and learning resources.

This is a remote, part-time position with flexible hours, primarily asynchronous work, and weekly Zoom meetings.

Submission of an instructional design portfolio is required, showcasing examples of work that reflect expertise in learning design, development, and implementation

Essential Duties

• Lead the learning experience design process and course development team in developing learner centric materials and experiences.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, educators, subject experts, and professionals to assist in the development of curricula and learning resources.
• Transform course vision into engaging instructional strategies and resources.
• Design and develop instructional content to include the refinement of learning objectives, sequencing of materials, creation of assessments, and activity design.
• Apply instructional design, eLearning Principles, adult learning theory, and game-based learning to curriculum designs, ensuring students have Contextualized, Applied, Practical, Relative, and Inclusive (CAPRI) learning experiences.
• Build engaging, learner centric courses in the learning management system.
• Set achievable timelines for curriculum objectives with course development team and meet development milestones for course launches.
• Develop digital resources to enhance classroom learning.
• Assist in preparing supplementary guides for teachers and students.
• Utilize feedback from students, faculty, and academic leaders and performance data for curriculum refinement and documenting necessary changes to curricula.
• Assist in setting up surveys, exams, and assessments to gauge curriculum effectiveness.
• Stay current with designated program portfolios
• Stay abreast of instructional design, learning sciences, and educational technology trends.
• Perform other assigned tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Instructional Design certification.
• Demonstrated skill in video production, webpage/website development and graphic design/layout.
• Proficient in online course development and learner experience development including accessibility and usability.
• Knowledge of software and hardware used in technology-based instruction including Learning Management Systems and AI edtech tools.
• Familiar with current and emerging instructional pedagogies, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment, project management strategies, game-based learning, and learning sciences.
• Understanding of Copyright and Fair Use.
• Strong collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic planning skills, vision, and creative intelligence.
• A passion for education.
• 3 years of experience consulting for and development of eLearning / instructional resources; training faculty and instructors in best practices for use of technology to support instruction; creating digital and online instructional resources.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Proficiency in digital communication and research.
• Experience in online course design for Higher Education
• Experience either teaching or taking online instruction
• Quality Matters Certification
• Experience with Federal section 508 & W3C standards and accessible design techniques.
• Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Instructional Design, or a closely related field
• 5 years of experience in the field of curriculum design and instructional design

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer