Northwestern University · 2 weeks ago
Learning Engineer (hybrid)
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Learning Engineer to provide curriculum design and course development services. The role involves working closely with instructors to enhance student learning through innovative technologies and supporting digital/online projects.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Help design and launch MOOCs
Apply project management coordination competencies
Promote creative and trusting partnerships for educational innovation with instructors
Communicate regarding curricular innovations by leading workshops, taking part in communities of practice, writing content for the Digital Learning website, etc
Maintain currency in current learning sciences and instructional design principles for effective support of online and blended education, peer learning and active learning practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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, including MOOCs
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
Preferred
A Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a similar field
Three or more years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer in higher education or in a similar organization serving adult learners
Expertise in developing instructional design strategies with school or departmental stakeholders
Teaching or training experience in higher education
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home
Variety of tools and resources for professional development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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