Learning Designer - Arts & Science Office of Teaching Excellence and Innovation
NYU · New York, NY
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Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree learning sciences or educational design, or related field Master's Degree a plus
Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination designing, implementing, and supporting interactive learning experiences for all teaching modalities (online, in person, hybrid). Experience applying instructional design principles and pedagogical best practices for increasing learner motivation and active learning. Evidence of advancing knowledge through targeted professional development efforts. Must include experience designing and developing interactive learning experiences for face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments at the higher education level. Experience with discussion-based pedagogy and with applying instructional design and pedagogical principles in a Liberal Arts context. Familiarity with implementing project plans.
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting teaching and learning solutions at the college or university level. Demonstrated use of integrating technology into teaching and learning initiatives.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Understanding of current teaching practices, educational theories and methodologies. Intermediate knowledge of educational technologies and AI and multimedia software. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, internet browsers, and operating systems. Experience with one or more of the following is required: Google Apps for Education, learning management systems (ex. Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace), eLearning authoring tools (ex. Articulate, Captivate, H5P, presentation tools, web publishing platforms (ex. Wordpress, Google sites), social and collaborative tools, and/or digital video/audio production software (ex. Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate, Avid, Final Cut). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary, with an ability to work with technical and non-technical staff. Ability to work as a team member dedicated to high standards of quality and innovation and take initiative when appropriate.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience teaching informally or formally within higher education. Experience with teaching and learning technologies, and/or digital video/audio production software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Self-starter with the ability to work in a team-based atmosphere with high standards for quality and creativity. Passion for learning and hacking new technologies.