Instructional Design and Digital Learning Specialist, UNLV Online Education (Flexible Work Schedule Eligible)[R0152673]

About the role

The Instructional Design and Digital Learning Specialist advances UNLV’s Lifelong Learning initiatives by leading the design and development of innovative learning experiences that serve diverse audiences, including noncredit, workforce aligned professional development, corporate and contract training, enrichment education, and continuing education learners. The position applies principles of instructional design and user experience to ensure that learning opportunities are accessible, engaging, and outcomes-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Apply principles of instructional design and user experience to ensure accessibility, engagement, and outcomes-driven learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with local organizations, industry partners, subject matter experts (SMEs), faculty, and private-sector stakeholders to design courses, certificates, microcredentials, and related learning resources.
• Ensure alignment between project goals, workforce needs, institutional standards, and UNLV’s mission to support learning for life.
• Apply data-informed and research-based design strategies to enhance learner engagement, workforce relevance, and program impact across diverse lifelong learning audiences.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 3-5 years experience in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related comparable, professional experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Instructional Design and learning theories, approaches, and practices.
• Experience in building courses in a learning management system in a higher education setting.
• Instructional design skills using various technologies and practices in the online experience.
• Experience teaching or training in a higher education setting.
• Experience using appropriate educational technology to enhance teaching and learning in online courses.
• Experience maintaining a growth mindset.
• Ability to analyze feedback from summative evaluation of OE classes and develop strategies for faculty to use to improve student outcomes.
• Ability to work as a member of a cooperative team of professionals.

Skills

• Expertise in Canvas.
• Ability to provide support for multiple courses in a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to participate in communities of practice in digital teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to be resilient and agile.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and contingent upon funding.

Schedule

Flexible Work Schedule Eligible