DSL Instructional Designer

$54,000 - $78,000/Yr

Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Tempe, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

EdPlus at ASU 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. Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University, merging the most advanced experiential pedagogy with the entertainment industry's best cinematic storytelling to deliver immersive learning experiences in virtual reality (VR). These immersive experiences combine the emotional power of Hollywood storytelling, the visceral excitement of theme park rides, and an extraordinary mix of full body tracking and interactivity to create stories and worlds that push the limits of what is possible in virtual reality. EdPlus at ASU seeks an Instructional Designer to join a team that creates innovative curricula enhanced by the immersive technologies of Dreamscape Learn. This opportunity could be an ideal fit if you possess a strong passion for creating and delivering cutting-edge educational products and solutions, encompassing virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Under general direction, the instructional designer will collaborate with other designers, story writers, VR developers, and subject-matter experts to design and implement engaging, interactive curricula using best practices in education. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and unit leadership to develop, implement, evaluate, and refine learning design standards, procedures, and protocols. They will support the design and delivery of digital course content, materials, interactive and multimedia technology-driven components, and other learning materials, consistent with established design and development processes to ensure flexibility and reusability. The role also involves evaluating the effectiveness of technology and adapting learning materials to improve student outcomes, developing resources for instructors, and collecting and analyzing data related to online initiatives for continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructional designers, curriculum designers, instructional technologists, story writers, VR developers, and subject-matter experts to design and implement engaging, interactive curricula.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine learning design standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Support the design and delivery of digital course content, materials, and interactive technology-driven components.
• Effectively use technology to enhance and scale learning in DSL courses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of technology and adapt learning materials to improve student outcomes.
• Develop and maintain resources for instructors, such as tutorials, reference materials, and design standards.
• Collect and analyze data related to online initiatives for continual improvement.
• Serve as an instructional designer on new or revised program design processes.
• Help establish specifications for identifying or designing innovative educational software for use in DSL courses.
• Remain aware of technology directions, initiatives, and trends to provide ideas and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Three (3) years of providing learning/instructional design and/or technology development services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional design, pedagogical approaches, and educational technologies.
• Experience in using learning management systems.
• Effective organization and time-management skills in an environment with multiple priorities and short deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience developing educational products as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Competency with industry-leading technologies and products for developing materials for learning and instruction.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction for eligible ASU employees, their dependents, and spouse.
• Discounts on various services and products.