Learning Designer

About the role

The Learning Designer is a member of a course development team within the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning whose work focuses on designing and developing high quality online learning experiences. This position will collaborate with faculty to create inclusively designed online courses for new, online graduate degree programs. At the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, the successful candidate for this hybrid-eligible position will be joining a team of educational developers with diverse perspectives and experiences who are each committed to educational excellence, equity, and access at Brown. Staff within this vibrant center thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, genuine curiosity, and evidence-based, reflective practices.

Responsibilities

• In this role, candidates can expect to:
• Provide 1-1 consultation to assigned faculty on the use of instructional technologies, pedagogical strategies, and learning principles throughout design-implementation cycles.
• Plan and manage instructional design projects: online course development, related instructional initiatives.
• Facilitate the development and review process associated with educational media asset creation and quality assurance and usability testing.
• Collaborate with other members of the team, including design, media, and technology professionals, to ensure that courses are developed on time and in scope.
• Salary Grade:
• 10
• Additional Information:
• Applicants are asked to respond to three questions, in lieu of a cover letter, and include them with their CV in a single PDF or Word file:
• Why are you interested in working as a Learning Designer at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning?
• What professional experiences would you draw on to fulfill the primary responsibilities for this role, as described in the job posting?
• Please describe 2-3 examples where you have demonstrated one (or more) of the skills listed in the qualifications for this role, as described in the job posting.
• The successful candidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus for a minimum of two days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
• Master's degree in learning sciences, education, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design and/or online course design in higher education required.
• Postsecondary teaching and/or training experience required.
• Experience applying adult learning theory and learning design methodologies to a learning experience, required.
• Experience applying project management methodology to effectively leading instructional projects, required
• Job Competencies
• Proven ability to understand and implement fundamental instructional design methodologies.
• Strong relational skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) to an audience with diverse backgrounds, roles, and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where services are in high demand and new initiatives introduced routinely.
• Deep knowledge of instructional alignment and learning outcomes develop

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: About Brown: Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University's benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

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