Senior Curriculum Designer

98890BR

Campus: Tempe

Immersive Lrng Curr DesignerSR

Job Description

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’re seeking a Senior Curriculum Designer to join a team that creates innovative curricula enhanced by the immersive technologies of Dreamscape Learn. This opportunity could be an ideal fit if you possess a strong passion for creating cutting-edge educational products and solutions that incorporate virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. The senior curricular designer will manage other designers and collaborate with story writers, VR developers, subject-matter experts, and researchers while developing engaging, interactive curricula
using best practices in education.

Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Arizona State University and Dreamscape Immersive, merging the most advanced experiential pedagogy with the best cinematic storytelling to deliver immersive learning experiences that are demonstrably efficacious, readily scalable, and emotionally engaging. These immersive
experiences combine the emotional power of Hollywood storytelling, the visceral excitement of theme park rides, and an extraordinary mix of full body tracking and interactivity to create stories and worlds that push the limits of what is possible in virtual reality.

Essential Duties
● Under the direction of an Associate Director of Curriculum Design, the successful candidate will manage curriculum designers and collaborate with story writers, R developers, subject-matter experts, and researchers to design and implement engaging, interactive curricula using best practices in education, as described by
the following:

○ 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.
● Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Education or a related field, AND five (5) years of providing learning/curriculum/instructional design and/or technology development services. Or, any equivalent combination of experience or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications
●Evidence of a  Master’s degree in education or a related field.
● Knowledge of effective curricular and instructional design, pedagogical approaches, and educational technologies
● Competency with industry-leading technologies and products for developing materials for learning and instruction.
● Experience using learning management systems.
● Effective organization and time-management skills in an environment with multiple priorities and short deadlines.
● 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.
● Ability to work across disciplines and fields.

EdPlus at ASU

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

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

This position work location is Tempe Campus, Creative Commons.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

EdPlus Dean's Office Admin

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

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

Close Date

23-February-2024

Essential Duties

Please see above.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Education or a related field, AND five (5) years of providing learning/curriculum/instructional design and/or technology development services. Or, any equivalent combination of experience or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Please see above.

Working Environment

This position work location is Tempe Campus, Creative Commons.

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting or standing. Daily use of desktop or laptop computer is required. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy.

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 are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by the diversity of our employees. Our innovative culture drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, feeling a sense of urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

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 and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

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

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.