Curriculum and Instructional Design Specialist California Miramar University - 3.4 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Project management experience in education Writing skills Academic institution experience Content writing Zoom Online learning environment experience Online learning curriculum development University course instructional design Developing e-learning programs Microsoft Teams E-learning platforms Enterprise Learning Management Experience at colleges/universities Productivity software Video conferences (communication methods) Video conferencing systems operation University experience Full Job Description About the University California Miramar University is a DEAC-accredited, career-focused university serving a diverse community of domestic and international students through undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. As our university continues to grow, we are building a talented and collaborative team committed to helping students succeed. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' academic journeys while developing their own skills, expanding their careers, and contributing to a supportive and student-centered community. Position Summary The Curriculum and Instructional Design Specialist supports the review, improvement, and implementation of the University's courses and academic programs. Working with Academic Affairs, faculty, and subject-matter experts, this position analyzes curriculum, aligns learning outcomes, develops engaging course materials and assessments, and supports approved updates in Populi and the learning management system. Key Responsibilities Review courses and program materials to identify gaps, redundancies, sequencing issues, and improvement opportunities. Map program outcomes to course outcomes, learning objectives, competencies, and assessments. Develop measurable learning objectives aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. Design learning materials, activities, assessments, knowledge checks, rubrics, and exam questions. Apply instructional-design practices, adult-learning principles, backward design, and the ADDIE model. Create analysis and design plans that incorporate learner engagement, appropriate interactivity, multimedia, adult-learning principles, and the ADDIE model. Collaborate with faculty and subject-matter experts to improve course content and student engagement. Use student feedback, assessment results, and performance data to evaluate learning outcomes and continuously improve course content and instructional materials. Support approved curriculum updates in Populi, the LMS, and related academic systems. Maintain organized curriculum documentation and support academic committee processes. Assist with instructor onboarding, faculty interviews, VA appeals, and campus activities, as needed. Required Qualifications Master's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum, or a related field. Two to three years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development in higher education. Experience developing or supporting online or technology-enabled learning. Knowledge of learning outcomes, curriculum alignment, assessment design, and instructional-design principles. Experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, and an LMS; ability to learn Populi. Strong writing, organization, documentation, collaboration, and project-management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with curriculum mapping, competency-based education, or assessment of student learning outcomes. Familiarity with ADDIE, backward design, the 4C model, or Merrill's First Principles of Instruction. Experience working with academic committees or formal curriculum-review processes. Equal Employment Opportunity California Miramar University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable law.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a master's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum, or a related field? How many years of relevant instructional-design, curriculum-development in higher-education do you have? Have you developed or revised online courses, learning materials, assessments, or curriculum? Please briefly describe. Which LMS or academic systems have you used? Can you work fully on-site in San Diego, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.? Are you comfortable with the posted salary range of $65,000-$80,000 annually? Ability to

Commute:

San Diego, CA 92108 (Required)

Work Location:

In person