Are you an expert in developing curricula for higher education? Do you have experience leading diverse teams and planning strategically to deliver innovative educational experiences using immersive technology? Then apply today for this opportunity to become the next Director of Curriculum for Dreamscape Learn!

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Job Profile:

Instructional Design Manager 4

Job Family:

Instructional Design and Technology

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$145,000.00 USD Annual

Job Description:

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University. The mission of DSL is to merge the most advanced experiential pedagogy with the entertainment industry’s best cinematic storytelling to deliver unique virtual reality and 2D labs and full course experiences that are efficacious, scalable, and emotionally engaging.

We are seeking a Director of Curriculum to lead the development of innovative learning materials for the Dreamscape Learn team, including immersive technologies. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by managing curriculum and instructional designers, story writers, Virtual Reality developers, and subject-matter experts who design and implement engaging, interactive curricula using best practices in education. Additionally, you will align curriculum goals with business and institutional objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Direct, manage, and oversee the design, development, coordination, and evaluation of DSL programs and projects to ensure achievement of established outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other staff to define and identify all required infrastructure needs to implement strategic initiatives set forth by evolving department and portfolio.
• Lead teams that use national and local recommendations of subject-matter experts to develop learning goals for DSL courses and organize these goals into clear and logical learning progressions.
• Translate learning goals into learning materials, including lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Effectively and creatively use technology to enhance and scale learning in DSL courses.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of technology and adapting/implementing recommended changes in learning materials to improve student learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain resources for instructors, such as tutorials, reference materials, design standards, templates, and tools.
• Guide the adaptation of DSL learning materials for use in K-12 education.
• Remain proficient in best practices for education, including learning theories and instructional technologies, and adapt or revise learning material according to changing standards.
• Help to identify or design innovative e-learning environments and educational software, such as adaptive or personalized learning platforms.
• Serve as a representative of the university at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees.
• Resolve problems or issues affecting the department; direct measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned by the Associate Dean.

Note: This is not a fully remote position. You must be able to reliably commute to Tempe AZ.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external partners to align curriculum goals with business and institutional objectives.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment where new technological tools, pedagogical methods, and strategic priorities are continually emerging.
• Demonstrated strong grounding in learning science, pedagogy, and instructional theories (e.g., Behaviorism, Constructivism, Universal Design for Learning).
• Demonstrated ability to guide developers and creative teams in aligning immersive technology with learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated success supervising and mentoring cross-functional teams, including curriculum designers, instructional designers, writers, developers, and SMEs.
• Demonstrated experience setting strategic vision, managing project timelines and resources, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Proven track record in designing innovative, learner-centric curricula that incorporate best practices in education.
• Demonstrated skill in using learning management systems.

Note: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• What is your demonstrated success supervising and mentoring cross-functional teams, including curriculum designers, instructional designers, writers, developers, and SMEs?
• Do you have experience coordinating with internal and external partners to align curriculum goals with business and institutional objectives?

Salary & Benefits:

$105,000 – $145,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Working Environment:

You are a part of EdPlus, however your desk will be located in the workspace at Creativity Commons on the Tempe campus with the Dreamscape Learn team.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including five (5) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$8145.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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