Manager of Instructional Design and Learning Development Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $105,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Leadership training provided Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision Confidential information handling Video tutorial instructional content development Team leadership Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Academic institution experience Research Online learning environment experience Online learning curriculum development Social media platforms University teaching experience Video communication Collaborative technology platforms Leading team collaboration initiatives Classroom experience E-learning platforms Computer skills Classroom Teaching Video editing Multimedia design Team building Media editing tools University experience Full Job Description The Manager of Instructional Design and Learning Development will provide direct support to faculty regarding pedagogical approaches for creation and maintenance of course and curriculum components delivered in online, face-to-face, and hybrid environments. The position will assist faculty with formulating strategies to optimize content delivery through course design, appropriate selection of multimedia options, and assessment of course effectiveness. Assist with analysis and categorization of course content to ensure consistency with accreditation standards for each program. The Manager of Instructional Design and Learning Development will create, and present regular university presentations focused on educational technologies and pedagogical practices. The Manager of Instructional Design and Learning Development will oversee a team of instructional design professionals. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with others, whether orally in person, utilizing a telephone or in written format. Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate information appropriately to people of varying levels of technical knowledge and expertise Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students and outside contacts. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality Organization skills necessary to meet deadlines, manage priorities and remain highly responsive to requests Strong knowledge of current and emerging learning technologies used in higher education Strong knowledge of current pedagogical principles, teaching delivery methods, and course design. Experience with learning management systems (e.g. Elentra, Canvas), audience response systems, social media, lecture capture solutions, video editing systems (e.g. Camtasia) and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience supervising staff. Strong leadership skills with a record of building a successful team. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Master's degree and/or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.

Experience or Training:

Minimum of 5 years in higher education, and web solutions for teaching required. Experience developing multi-media Experience supervising staff.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Doctoral degree: education, communications, instructional technology, multimedia teaching and learning. College teaching experience preferred.

Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Instructional Design and Consulting:

Consult with college deans and department chairs to evaluate and analyze curricular and course design needs, incorporating pedagogical best practices and current technologic capabilities. Identify, evaluate, report, and recommend current and evolving instructional technologies. Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and classify learning content for appropriate pedagogical delivery, select appropriate course design elements to maximize student learning based upon specific college/program need. Develop strategies to optimize course delivery methods in multiple learning environments: online, face-to-face, hybrid. Write and edit content using multimedia development tools, software, and hardware. May assist with research projects related to new technology and/or teaching implementations. Assist faculty and staff to solve issues related to teaching with technology. Lead the design, development, and upkeep of the CETL website, including content development and curation of content. May act as an instructional design lead for a course or department. Formulate documentation and training for faculty and staff on effective use of the technology in the classroom and pedagogical principles to ensure that electronic-based curriculum meets pedagogical goals. Partner with the Online Learning department to collaborate on best practices in design and pedagogy for college-specific continuing education websites, and internal university student and employee training sites. Share industry and campus "best practices" with faculty and staff.

Key Responsibilities Learning & Development:

Formulate strategy for Learning and Development for faculty and staff. Design, and/or lead professional development workshops, deliver seminars and trainings. Propose learning and development programs and topics, and develop teaching and technology tools and resources for campus use. Schedule monthly calendar of learning and development programs with SME (subject matter experts). Advertise CETL-offered learning & development opportunities to the university faculty and staff. Facilitate the overall training needs assessment for monthly learning and development programming. Monitor and evaluate training activities and program effectiveness. Curate and develop asynchronous learning and development opportunities. As an integral member of Academic Boot Camp, the annual week-long training for new faculty, plan, support, and co-facilitate ABC sessions and programming. Meet and conduct a CETL orientation for new faculty onboarding.

Key Responsibilities Manage and Lead Staff:

Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Assign and set goals for projects and deadlines. Organize workflow and ensure that instructional design team understands their duties or delegated tasks. Coach and mentor peers. Lead by example and inspire a team to execute and innovate while continuing to meet deadlines. Provide ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employee's effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Support for academic technology: Interface and collaborate with CMS/IT staff to assist faculty with set-up of learning management systems (Elentra/Canvas), course web sites, communication & collaboration tools, and emerging technologies. Assist IT staff with the resolution of technology issues experienced by faculty with management and the delivery of course content. Key Responsibilities Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice Provost for the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).

Key Responsibilities Organizational Development Training:

Evaluate, develop, and/or deliver institutional leadership training and programs. Partner with academic and administrative departments to develop specialized training that meets their specific needs (e.g., college leadership training, strategic planning sessions, communication workshops). Maintain records of all CETL-administered training activities, including attendance, completion rates, and evaluations. Prepare reports for senior leadership on CETL training outcomes and progress. Assist with campus training needs assessments to identify skills gaps and determine training priorities. Work with college/department heads and HR to understand the training requirements across the university. Assist with CME development and help ensure online courses meet quality assurance standards (e.g., QM, OLC). Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Exempt Position. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Occasional nights and weekends are required. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $105,000.00 Annually Maximum $105,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the Manager of Instructional Design and Learning Development are normally performed in a typical executive office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of office machines and light office traffic Posting Information Posting Number A01042 Posting Date 07/31/2026 Close Date 07/31/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. 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This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Portfolio Teaching Philosophy Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification