Learning Designer

Position Announcement

Utah Tech University is actively seeking a Learning Designer (level I or II) to join our Utah Tech Online team. Reporting to the Learning Design Manager at Utah Tech Online, a Learning Designer I and II actively leads the design and development aspects of online courses or other digital learning experiences. Learning Designers use sound instructional design principles, methods, and theories to create engaging and outcome-aligned learning activities and assessments. This position works closely with faculty or other subject-matter experts on multiple projects or initiatives concurrently. A Learning Designer II also serves in a mentoring role to other learning designers. Come join an ambitious and inventive team to build active, applied, and authentic learning offerings.

We at Utah Tech Online provide leadership and support of high quality, affordable, active and applied online education that prepares learners for meaningful employment and career advancement. In fulfilling our mission, we provide the following central services:

1. Assist in the planning and design of new online programs and other offerings.
2. Design and development of active and applied online learning experiences.
3. Promotion of online offerings through digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels.
4. Facilitating concierge support to online learners from admissions to graduation.
5. Orientation, certification, and ongoing support of online teaching.
6. Incubation of innovative learning models and practices.

Visit https://online.utahtech.edu/ for additional information.

Responsibilities

Course Design and Development Projects (65%)

• Apply various instructional design theories, models, and principles to identify, design, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate teaching and learning solutions delivered in a variety of modalities to be effective, efficient, and engaging.
• Collaborate with faculty or subject-matter experts to assess instructional needs, establish timelines for project completion and identify desired outcomes.
• Build courses in the university learning platform with the assistance of technologists and other designers.
• Coordinate and meet with the project manager and other learning designers on standards, workflows, priorities, etc.
• Provide constructive feedback using the online & blended course design quality standards as part of course reviews for peer learning designers and faculty.

Consultation on Course Design, and Related Technologies (25%)

• Cultivate collaborative, professional working relationships with faculty and department chairs in assigned college and departments, and provide consultations in the design and structure of instructional solutions for active and collaborative learning.
• Assist faculty and staff in learning about and integrating new learning technologies and pedagogies in courses.
• Design and/or facilitate professional growth and learning opportunities both online and in-person to improve teaching and learning at Utah Tech.

Miscellaneous (10%)

• Keep abreast of current instructional design research, principles, strategies, and emerging technologies/applications to apply in course development techniques.
• Network to build bridges between Utah Tech Online and the rest of the university.
• Participate in University committees and task forces as assigned.
• Work on higher profile and/or more complex assignments and projects, as assigned (Learning Designer II only).
• Serve as lead designer on projects involving more than one learning designer, as assigned (Learning Designer II only).
• Mentor other learning designers in the fulfillment of their responsibilities (Learning Designer II only).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• For Learning Designer I: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and a minimum of three (3) years of direct work experience in higher education, required. Five (5) years of direct work experience in higher education preferred.
• For Learning Designer II: Master’s degree in a related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of direct work experience in higher education, required; 6-10 years of direct work experience in higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of various instructional design theories, models, and instructional strategies.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Communicate clearly and respectfully with others.
• Ability to work well on a team and independently.
• Ability to organize priorities and complete tasks across several projects or initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to write clear and measurable learning outcomes, and aligns assessments and instructional activities with learning outcomes.
• Ability to think creatively about new opportunities, challenges, and problems.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and pedagogies.
• Good understanding about accessibility standards or universal design principles.
• Capability to effectively design visual elements of web pages preferred.
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS coding languages preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe creative suite or similar preferred.
• Ability to take the lead among professional peers & partners (Learning Designer II only).
• Ability to mentor others by example and the use of constructive criticism (Learning Designer II only).

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $53,000 - $59,000 for Learning Designer I (depending on qualifications & experience) and $58,000 - $69,000 for Learning Designer II, (also depending on qualifications and experience). Desired start date of September/October 2022. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins August 1, 2022 ; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.