Learning Design Specialist - Learning; Part-Time

Position Information

Job Title Learning Design Specialist
- Flexible Learning (Part-Time)

Location Main Campus
- Dayton, OH

Job Number 05508

Department Flexible Learning

Job Category Professional

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Job Open Date 07/10/2026

Resume Review Date 07/27/2026

Closing Date 07/26/2026

Open Until Filled

No Position Summary

The Learning Design Specialist partners with faculty, the Assistant Director of Learning Integrations, and other Learning Design Specialists to build and refine engaging 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. The LDS will collaborate closely with other eLearning teams and the Center for Teaching and Learning to pilot emerging AI tools, deliver targeted workshops and faculty trainings, and produce data-driven insights that advance teaching and learning innovation.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $29.62 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events 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. Principal Accountabilities
• LMS Content Management:
  Develop and maintain eLearn content, including courses, proficiency exams, portfolio assessments, and other student-facing content in the LMS, integrating Flex Pace, PLA, and other personalized learning tools.
• Faculty
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with the Innovation Lab and CTL to develop and facilitate an annual portfolio of workshops and trainings that empower faculty to integrate online teaching tools and best practices into their course experiences.
• Quality Assurance & UX Review:
  Conduct comprehensive reviews of all new or revised courses to verify adherence to UX design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and Sinclair’s AI-driven pedagogical model.
• Course Implementation:
  Apply human-centered design, UX, and AI strategies during course builds and implementations to support improved teaching experiences and learner outcomes.
• Data-Informed Improvement:
  Collaborate with Learning Design Specialists and the Assistant Director to analyze course analytics and feedback; recommend delivery enhancements to optimize learner engagement, retention, and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 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, student affairs or related field required
• Minimum of two 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
• Commitment to equitable access, digital inclusion, and learner-centered design required

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning OR a master’s degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or a related field?
• I have a bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning.
• I have a master’s degree in higher education, instructional technology,…