Instructional Designer Job at EdPlus at Arizona State University in Scottsdale

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Base pay range

$51,500.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Are you a creative, adaptable, and lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement and instructional excellence? Does a fast-paced, team-oriented environment support your best work? If so, apply today for this Instructional 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.

We are seeking an experienced and nimble Instructional Designer to join our growing Innovation and Emerging Technologies team. Every day youll make a difference in the lives of others by creating impactful, high-quality online learning experiences that reach learners around the world and remove barriers to higher education.

ASU has partnered with the United States military to reimagine their learning ecosystem and to encourage and promote lifelong learning during a service member's time in and out of the uniform. In this exciting role, youll collaborate closely with faculty, instructors, subject matter experts, and cross?functional teams to design and develop engaging, learner?centered experiences. Youll apply proven instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories to co?create content and experiences that resonate with learners across the globe and lifespan, all while optimizing workflows and processes to support scalable, efficient development.

While a deep knowledge of the U.S. military is not necessary to be successful in this role, you will need to be passionate about innovation, design thinking, prototyping, and access to education; additionally, you will need to love working on complex, innovative, high?visibility projects that push the status quo.

This is more than a job; its an opportunity to be part of a forward?thinking, mission?driven team thats shaping the future of learning at the most innovative university in the world.

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and cross?functional teams to design scalable, engaging, and pedagogically sound learning experiences across multiple projects.
• Recommend and apply innovative pedagogical approaches and digital tools to enhance online teaching and learning.
• Develop engaging instructional resources, including interactive content, multimedia, and digital learning objects.
• Use authoring tools, multimedia applications, and presentation platforms to create custom online learning solutions.
• Support cross?team communication by sharing best practices and keeping stakeholders informed of instructional technology developments.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for online teaching and learning.
• Create training materials and job aids to support faculty and teams in instructional design and learning technologies.
• 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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience designing, developing, and revising online courses using learning theory and multiple learning management systems. (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, edX, Coursera).
• Proven ability to support multiple projects by managing timelines, resolving technical issues, and following established standards and processes.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with faculty and cross?functional teams; clearly conveys ideas in written, visual, and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated adaptable self?starter with experience shifting priorities and thriving in fast?paced, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel.

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

• What are three (3) essential duties for our position that interest you and how do they relate to your personal and/or professional goals?
• Referring to the ASU Online Course Design Standards, what are two (2) of your strengths that you hope to bring to our team and what are two (2 opportunities for growth you hope to gain or strengthen if you are selected? Within the context of instructional design, how have you specifically demonstrated your two (2) strengths? Why do you want to develop your two (2) opportunities for growth?

Salary & Benefits:

$51,500 - $75,000 per year, DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

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

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting?edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

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 of inclusion. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Apply before midnight Arizona time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full?time

Job function: Education, Writing/Editing, and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education, E?Learning Providers, and Education Administration Programs