Learning Engineer

CMU’s Online Programs has an opening for a Learning Engineer to support faculty in designing online/remote graduate-level courses and developing and incorporating effective uses of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) in their course design and online/remote teaching.
Responsibilities include:
•Developing online instructional assets that align with teaching and learning goals and apply research-based learning principles for adult online learning/education. This work will range from developing smaller-scale prototypes to fully online courses; the production of which will require experience with online course authoring technologies.
•Creation of and support for instructional video design, production, and editing.
•Providing 1:1 teaching consultations on: (1) selection of technologies appropriately aligned with teaching and learning needs, and (2) strategies for effectively implementing technology to enhance learning in online/remote courses.
•Developing resources and supporting CMU Online programs aimed at educating instructors about relevant technology options, best practices for their uses to enhance learning, and strategies for effectively integrating them into courses.
•Staying abreast of emerging technology developments, potential pedagogical applications, and associated educational research.

Job requirements: A Masters or Ph.D. in learning engineering, design, instructional design, or related area; 2+ years of experience implementing fully online courses, blended courses, and/or instructional components/assets (an online portfolio demonstrating related work/past projects). Experience promoting the effective use of educational technology; experience with creating digitally accessible materials/courses; ability to consult with instructors across disciplines and teaching contexts; ability to work collaboratively and effectively in settings of social and intellectual diversity; strong oral and written communication skills; and sensitivity to teaching and learning needs at a research university.

Desirable qualifications: Experience embedding data hooks to analyze instructional effectiveness and/or developing educational technology tools; familiarity with andragogy principles and best practices; familiarity with the literature on learning science research; experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods or learning analytics.

We are a highly motivated, productive, and collaborative group and look forward to welcoming new staff to our team! For more information on the Eberly Center, visit http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/

CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU’s COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus .

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Eberly Center

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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