Instructional Designer Part Time

Profile

Sitting within 2U's
Boot Camp Learning
Design
department, the
Part-Time Instructional Designer
leverages expertise in learning science and an in-depth understanding of Trilogy's tools and technology to create learning best practices for our boot camp courses. The ID's work helps to identify creative and engaging opportunities in our online and on-ground courses. The ID works with the Managing Editor, other Instructional Designers, and Curriculum teams to ensure products meet professional standards in pedagogy and that they provide a guiding vision for the course development process.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
Learning design strategy at the course-level
Work with curriculum teams (SMEs and managing editors) to incorporate best practices in learning/pedagogy.
Provide strategy on (and help create) course planners, module/unit planners, rubrics, assessments, visual asset planners, etc.
Perform ID/structural reviews of written content to ensure pedagogical soundness, clarity, organization, and flow. For example, make sure that:
Curriculum narrative is scoped and refined.
Concepts are explained in the right order, with appropriate context, depth and alignment with outcomes.
There is the right level of engagement for student learning.
Assist with identifying a variety of instructional media and assets. For example, videos, images, cheatsheets, slideshows, etc.
Create and train product teams to write assessments (Learnosity) elements and rubrics.
Ideate and prototype new features that support student learning and provide insights that inform learning design decisions.
Process Management and Improvement
Ensure our onground and online products maintain effective alignment as well as work with teams on how to better improve alignment.
Identify problem areas in processes and standardization.
Support pedagogical alignment across product teams (programs, instruction, career services, etc.).
Training & Documentation
Collaborate with curriculum & learning teams on training initiatives for curriculum teams based on program needs.
Maintain templates and in-house curriculum materials.
Maintain onboarding materials and documentation for new writers to facilitate curriculum writing process.
Education and Experience:
5 years of directly relevant or transferable professional experience.
A background in instructional design or curriculum design.
A real interest in designing learning experiences, working with subject matter experts, serving students, and impacting education is essential.
Experience developing formative & summative learning assessments a plus.
Strong, persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
About
2U
Inc
. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
2U
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At
2U
, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other
unique
qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.
Why It’s
Great
to Work at
2U
2U
offers a high-energy work environment that’s both challenging and fun. We work hard, but our offices are casual and social places. We wear jeans to work and fuel brainstorming sessions with snacks and seltzer.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U
is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or
veterans
’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
2U
’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.
[LA-based positions]
2U will consider qualified job applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law, including Los Angeles' Fair Chance Ordinance.

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