Curriculum And Instructional Designer

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Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

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Job Summary

Westcliff is seeking a Curriculum and Instructional Designer to join our university. The

Curriculum and Instructional Designer’s responsibilities include creating detailed,

engaging curriculums and quality resources, liaising with subject experts, outlining

objectives, and providing feasible timeframes.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning and understand how

the learning process works and be prepared to collaborate with a wide range of

professionals. Outstanding candidates have strong project management abilities, and

excellent technical writing, research, and communication skills.

The position is a remote role, flexible, and full-time. Work will primarily be performed

asynchronously, with weekly meetings via Zoom video conference.

Essential Duties

● Conducting research and collaborating with educators, subject experts,

administration, and other professionals to develop quality curricula and learning

resources in a highly productive, continuous, and fast-paced curriculum model.

● Applying adult learning theory to curriculum designs to ensure students have

Contextualized, Applied, Practical, Relative, and Inclusive (CAPRI) experiences.

● Establishing feasible timeframes to achieve outcomes outlined in the curriculum

● Creating stimulating lesson plans and recommending additional practical,

inclusive, and relevant resources.

●Developing a range of digital resources to optimize classroom learning and

ensure ongoing learning outside of formal settings

● Creating supplementary teacher and student guides, as well as resource packs.

● Connecting networks of curriculum designers, educators, and other

professionals.

● Collecting and utilizing feedback from students, teachers, and clients in

curriculum design

● Monitoring student progress and making relevant changes to curriculums.

● Collaborating with other writers, graphic designers, and web designers to create

new learning resources

● Setting up surveys, exams, and other formal and informal assessments to gauge

the effectiveness of curriculums

● Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

● Strong digital communication and research skills.

● Excellent collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.

● Great networking and interpersonal abilities.

● Strong planning skills, vision, and creative intelligence.

● A passion for education.

Education and Experience:

● Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Instructional Design,

or a closely related field

● 5 years of experience in the field of curriculum design and instruction

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are

subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with

disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or

significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job

description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other

job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their

supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are

representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this

job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each

duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis unless otherwise

contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote