Learning Design Specialist - AI Excellence Institute

Position Summary

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
• Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
• Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
• Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
• Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The AI Institute is a groundbreaking initiative to advance artificial intelligence in teaching and learning s initiative focuses on curricular transformation, faculty and student AI literacy, pedagogical innovation, and community partnership to drive transformational change in education.

The salary for this position begins at $58,491.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs 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

The Learning Design Specialist partners with the Assistant Director of Learning Integrations, the AI Excellence Institute, and Learning Design Specialists to design, build, and refine AI-enhanced 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. You will collaborate closely with the Innovation Lab, the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), and eLearning teams to pilot emerging AI tools, deliver targeted workshops, and produce data-driven insights that advance teaching and learning.

• Develop and maintain eLearn content, including proficiency exams, portfolio assessment structure, and other student-facing content in the LMS, integrating Flex Pace, PLA, and other personalized learning tools
• Collaborate with the Innovation Lab and the CTL to create and facilitate an annual schedule of trainings/workshops focused on collaboration and effective use of instructional tools, including introductory and advanced applications of AI in teaching.
• Design and update Flex Pace courses applying principles from the eLearning strategic plan – integrating personalized learning features and AI tools where appropriate.
• Complete course reviews for all newly developed or revised courses, ensuring UX design principles, accessibility standards, and Sinclair’s own AI-informed pedagogical approach are achieved.
• Apply AI, UX, and HCD strategies during course builds and implementations to support improved learner outcomes, and document at least one case study or success story per semester.
• Research and test at least 2 new AI teaching tools each semester, and lead monthly knowledge-sharing sessions with eLearning teams to demonstrate their use and potential impact.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus 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, or related field
• Minimum of three 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 required
• Commitment to equitable access, digital inclusion, and learner-centered design required