Learning Design Specialist
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About the Role
Ajman University seeks a Learning Design Specialist to support e-content development and manage e-learning projects. The role involves collaborating with faculty and designers to create teaching materials, videos, and online content.
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Responsibilities
- Support e content development and manage complex e learning projects
- Collaborate with graphic designer, faculty, and others to develop teaching materials, podcasts, videos, and content
- Evaluate and define design methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and innovative technologies for e learning content
- Develop syllabi, manuals, guides, accreditation, rubrics, and assurance of learning materials
- Advance the University's online education mission and strategy
- Contribute to production of high quality videos, multimedia, and graphic materials
- Draft and curate policies and procedures related to e learning, blended learning, and e content
- Coordinate with Deans, HoDs, Program Directors, and Faculty to evaluate needs for learning technologies
- Develop and execute faculty training programs on instructional design and online teaching best practices
- Evaluate efficiency and reliability of existing learning technologies and suggest solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Education Technology, or related field
- 5 years of experience in instructional design
- Full English proficiency
- Advanced computer skills
- Experience with at least one Learning Management System (e.g., Moodle)
- Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge
- Master's degree is a plus
- Arabic is a plus
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Summary of Functions
- Support the TLC in e content development and management of complex e learning projects.
- Collaborate with the in house graphic designer, faculty, and other personnel to develop teaching materials, educational podcasts, videos, and content.
- Evaluate and define design methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and innovative technologies to produce e learning content.
- Develop syllabi, manuals, guides, accreditation, rubrics, and assurance of learning materials.
- Advance the University’s online education mission and strategy.
- Possess and continue to develop professional level skills in instructional design.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the production of high quality videos, multimedia, and graphic materials to support the delivery of knowledge.
- Support the work of the TLC in developing e content and contribute to strategic decisions.
- Contribute to the formulation and execution of the education technology strategy.
- Draft and curate policies and procedures related to e learning, blended learning, and e content.
- Collaborate with the concerned stakeholders to understand the requirements of AU’s various functions and their pedagogical needs.
- Devise, design, and build innovative and effective learning solutions that cater to AU's needs and solve possible emerging issues.
- Coordinate with Deans, HoDs, Program Directors, and Faculty to evaluate the needs for learning technologies.
- Develop and execute faculty training programs related to best practices in instructional design and online teaching.
- Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of existing learning technologies and suggest solutions to TLC manager.
- Conduct relevant research and pursue networking opportunities to stay abreast of emerging technologies and educational theories.
- Develop, manage, and store learning objects, images, video clips, and other content.
- Coordinate and plan events, presentations, and other activities to promote modern instructional design techniques and online education.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Instructional Design, Education Technology, etc. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 5 years of experience in instructional design. Experience in a higher education environment is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to write effective instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
- Proven experience in instructional design and instructional design technology.
- Deep understanding of learning theories and applications and instructional design models.
- Ability to develop curriculum planning and mapping.
- Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge.
- Solid knowledge of course development software.
- Experience with at least one Learning Management System (e.g. Moodle).
- Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Enthusiasm, teamwork, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines when needed.
- Full English proficiency is required. Arabic is a plus.
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