Instructional Designer (Temporary) - Office of Learning Design and Technology - Penn Engineering

$15,080 - $68,640/Yr

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Instructional Designer (Temporary) will be a vital member of the Office of Learning Design and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania. This role requires a talented instructional designer who can effectively collaborate with faculty to create unique and impactful learning experiences. The designer will leverage the latest advancements in learning science and technology to foster engagement and promote rigorous learning outcomes. The position is focused on planning and executing highly engaging, scalable online courses that meet the standards of Penn Engineering. In this role, the Instructional Designer will work closely with faculty and the Associate Director to drive the learning design process. This includes guiding faculty through critical decisions on transforming their courses for online delivery. The designer will assist in various aspects of content development and provide project management support to ensure that all work adheres to established timelines and budgets. Collaboration with other Learning Design and Technology staff is essential, as the designer will build courses in platforms such as Canvas and Coursera, and conduct comprehensive quality assurance checks to prepare for successful course launches. After the launch, the designer will coordinate necessary corrections and revisions for future iterations of the courses. The position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for both remote and in-office work. The University of Pennsylvania is known for its commitment to education, research, and innovation, making it an exciting place to work and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty to design highly engaging, scalable online courses that meet Penn Engineering course standards.
• Manage the development or revisions of an average of 2 courses at a time at various stages in process.
• Drive the learning design process by guiding faculty through key decisions about how to transform their courses for online students and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Lead development of learning design deliverables, including learning objectives, assessments, content plans, activity types, and student interactions.
• Work with faculty and teaching assistants as subject matter experts and content producers to generate rigorous and engaging learning assets that highlight Penn and our faculty.
• Build Canvas and Coursera course shells and author relevant assets; document and manage asset records.
• Design with course accessibility at the forefront, audit existing course materials for accessibility, write alt-text, and update PDFs where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of experience designing full online courses or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong collaborator and communicator capable of working closely with colleagues to achieve project objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver on precise deadlines.
• Passion for learning and remaining on the cutting edge of current thinking in the field and an ability to articulate a perspective on these topics.
• Experience working in a higher ed institution, collaborating directly with faculty to diplomatically guide them toward effective outcomes.
• Familiarity with a variety of web and interactive technologies and how they support effective learning (i.e. Canvas and Panopto).
• Basic understanding of front-end design and development (UX principles, HTML, etc.).
• Knowledge of best practices, processes, and current developments in online education and learning science.