Learning Design Specialist - Flexible Learning (Part-Time)

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Job Title Learning Design Specialist - Flexible Learning (Part-Time) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05508 Department Flexible Learning Job Category Professional Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 07/10/2026 Resume Review Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date 07/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Learning Design Specialist partners with faculty, the Assistant Director of Learning Integrations, and other Learning Design Specialists to build and refine engaging learning experiences across online, blended, and competency-based courses. This role applies human-centered design, UX best practices, and Sinclair's AI-informed pedagogical framework to create scalable, accessible, and personalized course elements. The LDS will collaborate closely with other eLearning teams and the Center for Teaching and Learning to pilot emerging AI tools, deliver targeted workshops and faculty trainings, and produce data-driven insights that advance teaching and learning innovation.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $29.62 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• LMS Content Management: Develop and maintain eLearn content, including courses, proficiency exams, portfolio assessments, and other student-facing content in the LMS, integrating FlexPace, PLA, and other personalized learning tools.
• Faculty Collaboration: Collaborate with the Innovation Lab and CTL to develop and facilitate an annual portfolio of workshops and trainings that empower faculty to integrate online teaching tools and best practices into their course experiences.
• Quality Assurance & UX Review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of all new or revised courses to verify adherence to UX design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and Sinclair's AI-driven pedagogical model.
• Course Implementation: Apply human-centered design, UX, and AI strategies during course builds and implementations to support improved teaching experiences and learner outcomes.
• Data-Informed Improvement: Collaborate with Learning Design Specialists and the Assistant Director to analyze course analytics and feedback; recommend delivery enhancements to optimize learner engagement, retention, and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning required OR master's degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or related field required
• Minimum of two years' experience in higher education required
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard) required
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and trainings preferred
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills, with a record of data-driven decision making
• Commitment to equitable access, digital inclusion, and learner-centered design required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning OR a master's degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or a related field?

• I have a bachelor's degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning.

• I have a master's degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or a related field.

• I do not meet the education requirements for this position.

• • Do you have a minimum of 2 years' experience in higher education?

• Yes

• No

• • In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other
• Master's Transcript