Senior Instructional Designer

$96,380 - $120,309/Yr

University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Instructional Designer at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is responsible for leading the development and implementation of innovative digital learning experiences, particularly focusing on online courses and AI-enhanced learning environments. This role involves collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance their instructional design capabilities and building the School's digital learning infrastructure. The successful candidate will also play a key role in expanding the team and scaling digital learning initiatives as they grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of digital learning strategies and solutions, particularly in online courses and AI-enhanced learning environments.
• Manage the design, production, and evaluation of multimedia content, UX design, and other digital learning materials, ensuring alignment with pedagogical goals and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance their capacity in instructional design, multimedia development, and UX design, providing training, mentorship, and support.
• Develop and implement strategies to build the School's digital learning infrastructure, including the adoption of new technologies and best practices in instructional design.
• Incorporate robust assessment and evaluation mechanisms into all digital learning projects to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness of instructional materials.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for funding to support the growth and sustainability of digital learning initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the School's digital learning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, UX design, multimedia development, educational technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in instructional design, with a focus on digital learning, UX design, and multimedia development.
• Expertise in digital learning platforms, multimedia development tools, UX design principles, and emerging technologies such as AI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in instructional design, UX design, multimedia development, educational technology, or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in social work, nursing, or related fields, particularly in designing training programs for students and professionals across various disciplines.
• 7+ years in digital learning and instructional design, with a strong focus on innovative curriculum development and the integration of AI.
• Experience in designing and implementing interprofessional education curricula.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $96,380 to $120,309 annually based on experience and qualifications.