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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

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.

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

Westcliff is seeking an 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: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Experience:

  • Instructional design: 3 years (Required)
  • Curriculum development: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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