Senior Curriculum Designer

Job Profile:

Academic Program Specialist 3

Job Family:

Academic Program Management

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$130,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Do you possess a strong passion for creating cutting-edge educational products and solutions that incorporate virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies? Do you enjoy managing and collaborating with professionals with different skill sets? Then continue reading below for this Senior Curriculum Designer opportunity!

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.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus?

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. Our mission is to deliver unique virtual reality and 2D labs and full course experiences that are provably efficacious, readily scalable, and emotionally engaging.

We’re seeking a Senior Curriculum Designer to join a team that creates innovative curricula enhanced by the immersive technologies of Dreamscape Learn. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by managing designers and collaborating with story writers, VR developers, subject-matter experts, and researchers to develop engaging, interactive curricula using best practices in education.

Essential Duties:

• Under the direction of the Associate Director of Curriculum Design, manage curriculum designers and collaborate with others to design and implement engaging, interactive curricula:
  • Use national and local recommendations of subject-matter experts to develop learning goals for DSL courses and organize these goals into clear and logical learning progressions.
  • Translate learning goals into learning materials, including lessons, activities, and assessments.
  • Effectively and creatively use technology to enhance and scale learning in DSL courses.
• Manage the development of one or more sets of curricula across different disciplines simultaneously.
• Communicate with the Associate Director of Curriculum Design to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality curricula.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of technology and adapting or implementing recommended changes in learning materials to improve learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain resources for instructors, such as tutorials, reference materials, design standards, templates, and tools.
• Remain proficient in the best educational practices and adapt or revise learning material according to changing standards.
• Help to establish specifications for identifying or designing innovative educational software, such as adaptive or personalized learning platforms, for use in DSL courses.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE : This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Tempe, Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective curricular and instructional design, pedagogical approaches, and educational technologies.
• Demonstrated competency with industry-leading technologies and products for developing materials for learning and instruction.
• Experience using learning management systems.
• Evidence of effective organization and time-management skills in an environment with multiple priorities and short deadlines.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience developing educational products as part of a team.
• Experience managing teams of professionals with different skill sets.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and fields.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• Describe your experience using evidence-based practices to design innovative curricula for K-12 or higher education.
Describe your ability to integrate information from various sources, such as SMEs or texts, to create an effective educational resource.

Salary & Benefits:

$90,000 - $130,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment:

You are a part of EdPlus; however, your desk will be in the workspace at Creativity Commons on the Tempe campus with the Dreamscape Learn team.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU 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, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14354.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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