Instructional Designer (Temporary) - Office of Learning Design and Technology -

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.Posted Job TitleInstructional Designer (Temporary) - Office of Learning Design and Technology - Penn EngineeringJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryThis role will be a member of the Office of Learning Design and Technology and must be a talented instructional designer who can collaborate with our accomplished faculty to create unique and powerful learning experiences that leverage the latest in learning science and advances in technology to foster engagement and rigorous learning.Job DescriptionThe Instructional Designer will work with faculty and Associate Director to plan highly engaging, scalable online courses, driving the learning design process by guiding faculty through key decisions about how to transform their courses for online students. They will then collaborate with faculty to execute the planned approach, assisting with various types of content development, and providing project management to ensure work adheres to timelines and budgets. In partnership with other Learning Design and Technology staff, they will build each course in the platforms (Canvas, Coursera) and run comprehensive QA on them to prepare for successful launches. Post-launch, this individual will coordinate corrections to course materials and revisions for future iterations of courses.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaResponsibilities include:+ Work with faculty to design highly engaging, scalable online courses that meet Penn Engineering course standards. Manage the development or revisions of an average of 2 courses at a time at various stages in process. Drive the learning design process by guiding faculty through key decisions about how to transform their courses for online students and manage timelines and deliverables.+ Lead development of learning design deliverables, including learning objectives, assessments, content plans, activity types, and student interactions.+ Work with faculty and teaching assistants as subject matter experts and content producers to generate rigorous and engaging learning assets that highlight Penn and our faculty.+ Build Canvas and Coursera course shells and author relevant assets; document and manage asset records.+ Design with course accessibility at the forefront, audit existing course materials for accessibility, write alt-text, and update PDFs where appropriate.+ Other duties as assigned.Requirements:+ Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of experience designing full online courses or equivalent combination of education and experience.+ Strong collaborator and communicator capable of working closely with colleagues to achieve project objectives in a fast-paced environment+ Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver on precise deadlines+ Passion for learning and remaining on the cutting edge of current thinking in the field and an ability to articulate a perspective on these topics+ Experience working in a higher ed institution, collaborating directly with faculty to diplomatically guide them toward effective outcomes+ Familiarity with a variety of web and interactive technologies and how they support effective learning (i.e. Canvas and Panopto)+ Basic understanding of front-end design and development (UX principles, HTML, etc.)+ Knowledge of best practices, processes, and current developments in online education and learning scienceDepartment / SchoolSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencePay Range$7.25 - $33.00 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. 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