The Learning Designer position provides course design and development support, consultation in effective online and digital pedagogy, and faculty training and professional development to a wide range of faculty subject matter experts, with a strong focus on part-time fully-online faculty. The Learning Designer supports online course design and development projects, including content development and the course production process; solves instructional challenges encountered in the delivery of online and hybrid learning environments; and advises faculty on effective practices and instructional design methods. In the area of instructional design projects, the Learning Designer works with the Associate Director to conduct needs assessments, coordinate stakeholder communications and schedules, evaluate user feedback, and analyze project successes and areas for improvement. The Learning Designer reports to the Associate Director of Learning Design and is a member of the Library staff.

Multiple positions are available. These are one-year positions with a hybrid work arrangement. Fully remote work may be considered if the employee’s primary work location is in one of the following approved states: MA, NH, VT, ME, CT, RI, NY, or CA.

Hiring Range: $80,500–$85,800

Expected Start Date: Mid-to-late January 2026

Application Deadline: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV by October 31, 2025.

Job Description

Instructional Design 80%

• Provide learning design consultation, guidance, and support to faculty subject matter experts, with a focus on the design and development of Brandeis Online courses.

• Consult on the development of course outcomes and objectives, faculty-created course materials, development of interactive courseware and multimedia elements, discussion prompts, and assignments and assessments, ensure alignment to course outcomes and recommend effective practices for online course facilitation.

• Curate external materials to support learning objectives, integrating field best practices, the latest technology, and industry experts.

• Provide instructional design support to faculty seeking assistance with the development of online and hybrid courses..

• Develop and support faculty subject matter experts with the creation of dynamic learning content to enhance digital teaching and learning projects and initiatives across the institution.

• Track course development project completion, coordinate review and feedback of program chairs as applicable, and report on overall project health. Establishes timeline and milestones.

• Ensure project milestones are met and manage internal and external resources.

Instructional Design Projects in Coordination with the Associate Director 20%

• In consultation with the Associate Director, conduct needs assessments related to instructional design projects, coordinate stakeholder communications and schedules, gather feedback, and analyze project successes and areas for improvement

• Consult with faculty about online and hybrid learning techniques and practices to align with learning best practices and improve learner engagement

Additional Job Description

Physical/Environmental Demands: Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

This is a union position. Employees working in this position are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 888.  Provisions related to wages, benefits and other terms of employment are contained in the agreement.

Job Requirements: Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education or related field. 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 and hybrid course design and development projects. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects both independently and in a collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement