Learning Experience Specialist, School of Leadership & Education Science
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting #: 1401
Position Status: Full-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Administrator
Position Title & Department:
Learning Experience Specialist, School of Leadership & Education Science Posting #1401
University Description:The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:This is a full-time, temporary, benefit-based position with an anticipated assignment end date of June 26, 2020.
The Learning Experience Specialist is responsible to create innovative, student-centered learning experiences. The Learning Experience Specialist will work collaboratively to create high quality, academically rigorous, engaging, learner-centered curriculum and content. You will build and facilitate brand new learning experiences and strategically tailor existing products for client/regional/national context. We are targeting innovative candidates who embrace new STEAM technologies, new learning environments and pedagogies, and consider themselves experimenters, creators, change agents, and risk-taker.
In addition, the Learning Experience Specialist designs and coordinates across a series of events that include physical and digital learning experiences and environments (workshops, webinars, speaker events, networking sessions, roundtable discussions) reinforced through continuous learning, communication, showcasing. This position receives supervision from the Executive Director and the Director of Technology Strategy & Development.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Designs and facilitates interactive and applied digital learning experiences, including experiences with virtual, mixed, augmented reality, and other emerging technologies, especially in STEAM.
- Designs and facilitates learner-centered online, blended and onsite courses and workshops for adults and K–12 learners.
- Build virtual communities of educational innovators.
- Lead the design and implementation of innovative learning environments, including incubators, makerspaces, innovation classrooms, etc.
- Experiment with emerging technologies, new content formats and learning models to foster highest levels of learner engagement and development.
- Conceptualize and outline content, scripts, storyboards, and produce video and multimedia content.
- Dissemination of content and information through social media and other distribution channels
- Assembles, organizes, and manages information sharing and distribution for the Jacobs Institute.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years experience designing and teaching in K–12 and/or higher education environments.
- Experience using cross-platform educational technologies, including mobile technologies and STEAM tools
- Experience with learner-centered design models and environments, personalized learning approaches, and highly engaging and interactive digital, blended and professional learning models.
- Knowledge of Universal Design principles, ADA compliance considerations, and copyright issues related to instructional design and virtual learning experiences.
- Demonstrated proficiency designing and implementing courses in at least one major learning management system.
- Excellent communicator and experience in resolving complex problems in a dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
- Must have a digital portfolio that includes design and educational content/course samples to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, or equivalent.
- Five years related experience in K–12 and/or higher education environments.
- Minimum of three years experience creating and teaching online courses.
- Familiarity with virtual, mixed and augmented reality.
- Familiarity with game-based learning theory and design.
Tools and Equipment Used: Computers, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, smartphones, audio conferencing equipment, multimedia development equipment, photo/video/audio production and editing equipment, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D scanners and printing, microphones, camcorders, digital cameras.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Additional Details:
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Closing date: Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
Advertised: July 17, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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