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Job Profile:

Instructional Technologist 2

Job Family:

Instructional Design and Technology

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$70,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11: 59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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.

Job Profile Summary:

Assesses, designs, implements, and provides instructional design support for in one or more units to develop resources and materials to support teaching and learning.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about transforming education through innovative design, enhanced pedagogy, and technology? Are you highly motivated, creative, adaptable, and a lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement and instructional excellence? Does working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment sound like your ideal space to do your best work? If so, keep reading for this Instructional Designer opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Check out the EdPlus website for more details about us.

We are seeking an experienced and nimble Instructional Designer to join our growing EdPlus Digital Learning (EDL) team. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by collaborating closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to design and develop engaging, learner-centered experiences. You will apply proven instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories to co-create content and experiences that resonate with learners across the globe and lifespan while optimizing workflows and processes to support scalable, efficient development.

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a future-thinking, mission-driven team shaping the future of digital learning at the world's most innovative university.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with team members and faculty to design and develop scalable, engaging, interactive, and pedagogically sound learning experiences that support student success across the lifespan.
• Recommend innovative applications of pedagogy and digital tools to enhance scalable, online teaching and learning.
• Create compelling and engaging instructional resources that transform the digital student learning experience.
• Leverage content authoring tools, multimedia applications, and presentation platforms to support the development of custom online learning solutions that address specific pedagogical challenges.
• Advocate for pedagogically sound educational technology integration by keeping team members and faculty informed about cutting-edge instructional technology developments.
• Evaluate and recommend effective and creative uses of emerging technologies that have potential value for online teaching and learning.
• Develop training materials, including job aids, online tutorials, and other multimedia materials to assist faculty with instructional design principles and the use of online teaching and learning tools.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance instructional design workflows, improve efficiency and consistency, and support scalable course and program development across colleges.
• Coordinate or assume other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology/Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Education, Adult Learning Theory, or a related area (strongly preferred).
• Experience in designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising online learning offerings and course materials (strongly preferred).
• Experience performing quality assurance for a variety of learning offerings.
• Experience in applying learning theories to the practice of online course design and development.
• Experience using learning management systems and/or platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, edX, Coursera).
• Experience working with a variety of subject matter experts and stakeholders to create online/hybrid learning offerings.
• Experience in project management (e.g., time management, establishing priorities, distributing responsibilities, and meeting milestones and deliverables).
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to ambiguity, pivot priorities, and manage multiple projects going simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Evidence of thorough and precise attention to detail in adhering to guidelines, structure, and established policies.
• Demonstrated experience designing or configuring AI agents or automated workflows to support instructional design, quality assurance, or curriculum development.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• What are three (3) essential duties for our position that interest you and how do they relate to your personal and/or professional goals?
• Referring to the ASU Online Course Design Standards, what are two (2) of your strengths that you hope to bring to our team and what are two (2) opportunities for growth you hope to gain or strengthen if you are selected? Within the context of instructional design, how have you specifically demonstrated your two (2) strengths? Why do you want to develop your two (2) opportunities for growth?

Salary & Benefits:

$51,500 - $75,000 per year, DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

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

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of inclusion. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.