Learning Experience Designer

Learning Experience Designer The Learning Experience Designer at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for collaborating with faculty to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences that align with evidence‑based teaching, design, and learning best practices. Responsibilities Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts, academic departments, and stakeholders to design and implement innovative, student‑centered learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in‑person formats. Develop engaging learning materials and courses to enhance student success and retention, following established style guidelines and standards. Apply evidence‑based learning theories and design strategies to create high‑quality learning environments that support all learners. Manage and complete multiple learning design projects, ensuring timely delivery aligned with departmental goals and milestones. Develop learning assets such as videos, interactive simulations, and digital assessments using relevant tools and software, ensuring accessibility. Conduct quality assurance and accessibility reviews of courses, remediating content to meet established standards and guidelines. Use learning analytics and assessment data to evaluate learning solution effectiveness and support continuous improvement. Lead faculty development workshops and provide consultations on learning design, AI literacy, digital pedagogy, assessment, quality assurance, effective use of the learning management system, and emerging learning technologies. Create and maintain the internal style and design guide documentation and D2L resources for faculty. Participate in professional development to stay current with emerging trends, learning technologies, and pedagogies in learning experience design. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education: Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills: At least three years of professional experience designing and developing learning experiences in higher education, designing for accessibility, and applying universal design for learning principles; experience with course design in an LMS such as D2L, Blackboard, or Canvas; facilitation of faculty development workshops; proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent verbal communication and technical writing; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; solid understanding of learning theories. Ability to: Multi‑task, work well in a team, manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and meet deadlines. Licensing/Professional Certifications: None specified. Physical Requirements: None specified. Potential candidates must demonstrate required skills via review of a portfolio and work samples. Preferred Education / Skills / Experience Doctorate from an accredited institution in a related field; five years of professional experience; certifications in learning design, quality assurance, online teaching, and accessibility (e.g., Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, Accessibility, ACUE Effective Online Teaching); experience teaching online in higher education; experience developing interactive learning elements; proficiency with Brightspace D2L, HTML, H5P, CSS, Adobe Creative Cloud, WCAG standards, Universal Design for Learning, and Open Educational Resources; experience with AI tools, immersive technology (AR/VR/XR), learning analytics, and learning platforms in higher education. Supervision of Others Graduate Assistants Benefits Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance. Employer contribution to employee health and basic life insurance premiums. 12–15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans. Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and other required procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr