Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Learning Designer. The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program plans to launch two low-residency programs through which students may earn either a Certificate or MA in Jewish Professional Leadership. The curricula of these two programs will center around existing in-person Hornstein courses, which must be converted into online asynchronous modalities. The Hornstein Program Learning Designer will be responsible for the successful completion of all aspects of this course conversion process in time for the launch of the low-residence programs in the Fall of 2024.
The Learning Designer will provide asynchronous course design for all Hornstein on-campus courses, working collaboratively with Hornstein faculty who currently teach these courses; advise and train faculty regarding effective online teaching practices; and, solve instructional challenges encountered in the initial delivery of Hornstein's asynchronous courses. At that point, the Learning Designer will also evaluate user feedback and analyze project successes and areas for improvement.
The Learning Designer will report to the Director of the Hornstein Program.
Job Description:
Design online, asynchronous courses that correspond with Hornstein's current campus-based curriculum (seven 4-credit courses, four 2-credit courses), working closely with Hornstein faculty who will act as subject matter experts.
Assist faculty in developing course materials deliverables via interactive courseware that include multimedia elements, discussion prompts, assignments, and assessments aligned with course outcomes.
Establish timeline and milestones for course development, and then ensure milestones and timeline are met until project completion.
Manage internal and external resources related to course conversion.
Elicit feedback from Hornstein Director and faculty, as well as students enrolled in initial launch of asynchronous courses;
Provide project management for the overall course conversion process.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Job Requirements:
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, blended, and flipped course design and development projects.
Ability to manage complex projects independently as well as collaboratively.
Familiarity with Jewish professional and/or academic training a plus but not required.
Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education or related field.
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