Opportunity at a Glance
Reporting to the Manager of Instructional Design within Walden’s Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE), the Instructional Designer role is responsible for designing and creating engaging and compelling learning activities and content in conjunction with key stakeholders. With a heavy emphasis on interactive and multimedia technology-driven components, this role requires extensive collaboration between content, course development, and educational technology colleagues and teams to apply best practices of instructional design to create high-quality and innovative solutions for faculty. The Instructional Designer will also develop and disseminate course design standards, provide course-level and/or project-level management support to development efforts, and measure and analyze course effectiveness and usability across the curriculum. 
ResponsibilitiesBlend traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies in order to create and deliver optimal training programs.  Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop learning objectives and training content, and ensure that the information is current, accurate, and complete.  Prioritize, design, and train the trainer on programs and curricula. Develop training aligned with Walden University's goals and mission. Design and develop interactive learning content including learning objectives, simulation scenarios, graphical art/media, and valid/reliable assessments.Develop and maintain assessment processes that monitor and evaluate performance skills based on outcomes tied to organizational effectiveness.  Maintain and revise materials developed as needed.  Develop, promote, and maintain knowledge of adult learning theory and practice.  Maintain current knowledge of emerging learning systems and current methodologies.Use the ADDIE model and innovative, immersive learning methodologies in curriculum design and development, as well as adult learning theory in course/curriculum design. Conduct training needs analysis to determine training objectives, instructional strategies, project scope. Deliver accurate, high-quality training courses and documentation within a specified timeline and through the application of best practices and standards. Determine the best visual communication layout and design for training materials in order to enhance the learning and development of employees.Perform quality checks on all deliverables for content accuracy and effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.