Instructional Design Associate

Arizona State University

Instructional Design Associate

Campus: Tempe

JR107557

End Date: June 17, 2025

At Arizona State University (ASU), we advance education through innovation, teaching, and technology. The Learning Experience (LX) Design team within Enterprise Technology enhances inclusive, technology-driven learning environments. As an AI Instructional Designer Associate, you will collaborate with instructional designers, the AI Creative Technology Specialist, and the AI Learning Strategist to develop engaging, learning materials. This role supports faculty and subject matter experts in integrating instructional technologies, creative tools (Adobe Creative Cloud), and AI-driven solutions within teaching and learning. Under general direction, you will assist in designing, developing, and implementing educational content that aligns with best practices in  instructional design, AI integration, digital learning, and pedagogy.

As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture. 

Salary: $50,000 annually

Essential Duties:

AI and Creative Technology Integration

• Collaborate with the AI Creative Technology Specialist to integrate, showcase, and advise how Adobe Creative Cloud and digital portfolios could be integrated into teaching and learning environments.
• Develop training materials, tutorials, and instructional guides for faculty on AI integration and creative technology adoption.
• Use Adobe products to create interactive learning content, enhancing digital literacy and showcase potential for incorporating these tools into teaching and learning.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews of digital learning resources, implementing best practices in AI learning design.
• Provide technical support and faculty training on AI-powered applications, and content authoring tools. 
• Cross-train to support all enterprise-wide technology tools 

Training, Workshops, and Faculty Support

• Plan and facilitate workshops on AI-driven learning tools and digital creativity in collaboration with the AI Learning Strategist and AI Creative Technology Specialist. 
• Support faculty in leveraging AI for teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
• Contribute to the development of research-backed frameworks and best practices for integrating AI and creative technologies in instructional design.

Collaboration and Special Projects

• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology teams, faculty, and external partners to implement AI and creative technology initiatives aligned with ASU’s mission.
• Assist in planning for and activating creative technology physical or digital environments dedicated to creative technology use in education and supporting AI and creative learning initiatives.
• Support AI and creative technology events, ensuring effective coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.

Technology Utilization and Continuous Improvement

• Use and recommend instructional technologies to enhance learning experiences, including content authoring tools, document creation applications, and presentation tools.
• Collaborate with ASU and external stakeholders to improve design and development processes.
• Stay current on AI developments and emerging creative technologies, evaluating AI tools for classroom use and assessing their impact on student learning.
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting, technical assistance, documentation, and support to faculty and subject matter experts.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, instructional design principles, pedagogical approaches, and best practices for diverse learning environments.
• Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, industry-standard tools for content development, presentations, web applications, and tutorials.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and their application in instructional design.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology-related issues across various platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, subject matter experts, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
• Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.

Working Environment:

• Activities primarily take place in a standard, climate-controlled office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or moving between office spaces.
• This role involves regular use of a computer (desktop and/or laptop), including a keyboard and mouse.
• Effective communication and proficiency with a variety of technologies are essential for collaboration with the broader team.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Regular responsibilities may require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

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

Job Description:

Department Statement:

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University.  We are a values-driven organization.  Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces many voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our flexible work environment allows employees to explore opportunities with their supervisor beyond the traditional work schedule. Opportunities include hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. 

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 200k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Arista, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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$8175.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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ASU Statement 

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement 

ASU conducts pre employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement 

ASU conducts pre employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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