Learning Engineer
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Job posting number: #7127195
Posted: March 3, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Summary:The Learning Engineer will provide curriculum design and course development services. In this role, you will work closely with instructors in support of digital/online projects that will enhance students’ learning through the innovative use of technologies. You may assist in the launch of online programs and take part in the development of curriculum experiments that lead to adoption of blended learning and teaching techniques taking advantage of educational technology tools. The Learning Engineer has knowledge in: the learning sciences; classroom technology tools that support increased classroom engagement; effective content authoring and lesson design methods that best serve digital education; graphic design; and experience in helping university instructors.
*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Specific Responsibilities:
Work with faculty who express interest to broaden the reach of instructional design innovations to their courses, especially encouraging their adoption of active learning techniques.
Promote creative and trusting partnerships for educational innovation with instructors.
Prepare and launch courses in an online or blended format. Work with faculty to identify course objectives and instructional goals, develop curricula, and guide the faculty in the production of the courses. Offer guidance and mentorship to faculty while the courses are being run.
Apply project management coordination competencies.
Communicate regarding curricular innovations by leading workshops, taking part in communities of practice, writing content for the Digital Learning website, etc.
Develop a process for tracking instructor engagement with Teaching & Learning Technologies.
Perform graphic design duties for the team.
Maintain currency in current learning sciences and instructional design principles for effective support of online and blended education, peer learning and active learning practices.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Bachelor’s degree with a preference in IT or field related to Education
1-3 years’ experience preferably in an institution of higher education creating and providing instructional design for blended or online courses
1-3 years’ experience with an LMS
Demonstrated Project management skills
Broad knowledge of software and cloud systems
Understanding of security for university systems, as well as authentication, authorization, and data security
Understanding of web accessibility standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.