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St. Ambrose University is hiring a Learning Experience Designer. The LXDs collaborate with subject matter experts to create and enhance courses across various teaching modalities, ensuring alignment with academic and compliance standards, while supporting faculty in instructional design, LMS use, and contributing to student success and program assessment.

Highlights

Partner with faculty (SMEs) to integrate innovative teaching strategies and technologies.
Review courses for alignment with curriculum, accreditation, and compliance standards.
Manage multiple course design projects and meet deadlines.
Design and deliver trainings, orientations, and workshops for instructors.
Develop resources and job aids to support effective course design.
Enhance faculty proficiency in D2L Brightspace LMS across modalities.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
Minimum 2 years' experience in teaching, curriculum development, or instructional design.
Familiarity with Quality Matters standards and authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
Competitive salary with benefits including tuition remission, retirement plan with employer match, and paid time off.

Learning Experience Designer Full Description

Learning Experience Designer

18-May-2026 to Until Filled (CST)

Staff

Davenport, IA, USA

Part Time

Competitive Salary with excellent benefits package-tuition remission

Part-Time Learning Experience Designer (LXD)

St. Ambrose University is seeking to hire two part-time Learning Experience Designers (LXDs) who wil partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and implement high-quality learning experiences grounded in scholarship and best practices in teaching and learning across all modalities. This role supports faculty in course design, instructional strategy, and effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS), while contributing to student success and programmatic assessment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support to SMEs in integrating innovative teaching strategies and technologies to enhance student learning.
Review courses at various stages of development to ensure alignment with curriculum and program outcomes, accreditation standards, copyright and federal compliance requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
Collaborate with the Learning Team to design and deliver orientations, trainings, and workshops informed by research and university data (as requested and appropriate).
Develop job aids, exemplars, and resources to support effective course design.
Strengthen instructors' ability to effectively utilize the University's LMS across campuses and modalities.
Conduct course reviews and analysis to support continuous improvement and assessment processes.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of two years of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum development, or instructional design

Preferred:

Master's degree
Experience with online learning environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to translate complex content into engaging, accessible learning materials.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and human-centered design.
Experience with D2L Brightspace (or ability to quickly become proficient).
Familiarity with Quality Matters standards.
Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
Strong visual design and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, Camtasia, Illustrator).
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

If you are collaborative, creative, and committed to enhancing the student learning experience, we encourage you to apply and join our Learning Team.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Prorated tuition remission benefits
Paid time off and holidays
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all members of that community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose is an equal opportunity employer. To Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at https://Stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com by submitting a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. See www.sau.edu for further information. Applications received by June 11, 2026 will be ensured full consideration. EOE

Original Job Description

Learning Experience Designer

18-May-2026 to Until Filled (CST)

Staff

Davenport, IA, USA

Part Time

Competitive Salary with excellent benefits package-tuition remission

Part-Time Learning Experience Designer (LXD)

Key Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support to SMEs in integrating innovative teaching strategies and technologies to enhance student learning.
Review courses at various stages of development to ensure alignment with curriculum and program outcomes, accreditation standards, copyright and federal compliance requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
Collaborate with the Learning Team to design and deliver orientations, trainings, and workshops informed by research and university data (as requested and appropriate).
Develop job aids, exemplars, and resources to support effective course design.
Strengthen instructors' ability to effectively utilize the University's LMS across campuses and modalities.
Conduct course reviews and analysis to support continuous improvement and assessment processes.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of two years of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum development, or instructional design

Preferred:

Master's degree
Experience with online learning environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to translate complex content into engaging, accessible learning materials.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and human-centered design.
Experience with D2L Brightspace (or ability to quickly become proficient).
Familiarity with Quality Matters standards.
Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
Strong visual design and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, Camtasia, Illustrator).
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

If you are collaborative, creative, and committed to enhancing the student learning experience, we encourage you to apply and join our Learning Team.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Prorated tuition remission benefits
Paid time off and holidays
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities

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