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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
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EE&M is seeking a full-time Learning Experience Designer responsible for designing sustainability-related learning solutions for professionals. As a Learning Experience Designer, you will apply instructional design methodologies to provide expertise and support in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. You will work closely with faculty, course development vendors, and the Assistant Director for Professional Programs.
The successful candidate will be excited to collaborate with other team members in projects and consultations that support faculty in their teaching of executives and professionals. In addition to demonstrating effectiveness in assessing learning needs and creative problem solving, the role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. As we develop the portfolio of programs, the role requires flexibility with projects and a willingness to pivot if needs shift unexpectedly or with time.
In achieving these goals, the Learning Experience Designer’s responsibilities will include tasks such as:
- Uncover the unique teaching and learning needs specific to each course and/or program.
- Analyze learning goals and objectives to design, develop, and implement in person, online, and blended courses, programs, and activities according to instructional design principles and current research.
- Advise faculty on key issues, including course management, assessment methods, delivery strategies, pedagogy, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Collaborate with media production and technology development colleagues/vendors to support teaching and learning goals and enhance the student learning experience.
- Drive teaching excellence through classroom observations, individualized coaching, and recommendations to faculty about teaching strategies and techniques.
- Respond to faculty questions and comments in a timely, service-oriented manner, and refer faculty to relevant resources and learning solutions as appropriate.
- Draw on research and best practices from fields of learning, cognition, education and other relevant fields to inform the design of the learning experience. Stay abreast of educational technology research.
To be successful in this position, you will need:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in consulting with faculty and subject matter experts to assess learning needs and recommend high-impact learning solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in applying instructional design theory, models, and best practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency using instructional design tools such as learning project plans, design documents, learning hierarchies, storyboards, prototypes, etc.
- Demonstrated application of adult learning principles and methods.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly convey learning content in a manner that engages learners and improves learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
- Familiarity with the field of sustainability, ideally with content knowledge in the areas of climate, nature, and/or sustainable human life.
- Demonstrated skills in project management.
- Higher education or online education experience.
- Classroom teaching experience.
- Experience with online learning platforms and/or learning management systems, especially Coursera.
- Experience managing external vendors for video, graphics, and other media development.
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Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
