MidFull TimeEN
The Associate Learning Experience Designer applies pedagogical knowledge in order to design and develop multiple online courses. This position partners closely with faculty and works as a critical team member, aligned to a cohesive vision for flexible, creative and high-quality learning experiences. The Associate LXD fuses instructional design skills with course building and basic user interface skill sets in order to create a user-friendly, contemporary and engaging learning experience online.
Job Responsibilities:
Design Work: Designs and develops online courses using contemporary development tools. Applies standards for course design and development within the course template. Utilize tools for course design and development and adhere to style guides and quality standards for unified and consistent learning experiences. Ensures learning design and content development are completed on time and meets standards of quality and best-practices in learning experience design. Complete instructional design documentation to ensure quality and consistency. Conduct initial course review and scope consultation for course revisions in the college for which they serve as primary. Complete course revisions per tier determination. 50%
Relationship-Building: Works with faculty to design and develop in the Learning Management System (LMS) credit and non-credit courses that are objective-aligned and engaging learning experiences within established design framework and cycle timelines. Serve as primary lead for programs. Responsible for coordinating with program directors and ensuring quality and timely completion of courses for programs in colleges they serve as primary leads. Mentor Assistant LXD(s) to coach them on establishing relationships with faculty during the design & development process. 25%
Faculty Professional Development: Facilitate faculty professional development offerings on designing, building, and teaching Online and blended courses. Collaborate with Sr. LXD and D&D team to explore and develop new faculty professional development opportunities. 15%
Other duties as assigned. 10%
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Instructional design, instructional technology, or a similar role within an education setting with 3 years of experience working as an instructional designer or a similar role within a higher education setting.
Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
Quality Matters certification, Accessibility Training, Project Management Training
Specific Experience:
Functional experience in building multimedia assets. Well versed in working in a Learning Management System (LMS). Expertise in instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools.
Additional Requirements:
Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.
Learning Experience Designer
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
