How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. In the cover letter,
please let us know how this position will align with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).

For questions about this role or accommodation requests, contact talent.acquisition@umich.edu 

Job Summary

The Learning Experience Designer (LED) at the U-M Center for Innovation (UMCI) will help design and optimize learning experiences for a diverse set of learners across master’s degree programs and workforce development programs. You will focus on developing engaging, accessible, and competency-driven learning experiences that align with industry needs, academic excellence, and workforce readiness. Reporting to the Director of Academic Content Strategy, you will work with UMCI program managers, U-M faculty, industry partners, and community organizations to design inclusive, real-world learning experiences. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will use program evaluation and learner feedback to develop and refine impactful learning solutions
guided by data and results. 

You will have a hybrid work schedule with a blend of remote and onsite responsibilities.
Link to full job description 

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan
for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UMCI program managers, curriculum developers, U-M faculty, and external partners including subject matter experts, industry leaders, nonprofits, and community organizations to co-design innovative and inclusive learning experiences in both the higher ed master’s degree and non-degree workforce development spaces. 
• Apply learning science and instructional design principles and best practices to create accessible, engaging, and outcomes-driven courses across hybrid and in-person formats aligned to academic expectations, workforce competencies, and industry standards.
• Provide guidance and training on effective pedagogical strategies and instructional technologies to faculty and other facilitators.
• Support curriculum mapping, assessment design, and the development of clear learning outcomes across both credit and non-credit programs to ensure career readiness, professional relevance, and where relevant, stackability.
• Design and implement tools and frameworks to evaluate learner engagement, instructional quality, and program impact, using surveys, focus groups, analytics, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Stay informed on trends and emerging practices in instructional design, educational technology, adult learning, and workforce development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in instructional design, learning sciences, education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing courses in higher education and/or workforce training.
• Expertise in learning design, competency-based education, and adult learning theories, particularly for hybrid and in-person learning experiences.
• Experience working with a wide range of subject matter experts to create effective learning solutions.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional design tools.
• Knowledge of micro-credentialing, digital badges, and alternative credentialing models.
• Familiarity with AI-driven learning tools, AR/VR, or other emerging education technologies.
• Experience using data analytics to assess and improve learning experiences

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.