ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
 Arizona State University | |
$55,000 - $60,000 per year
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 United States, Arizona, TEMPE | |
| 1100 EAST UNIVERSITY (Show on map) | |
 Apr 16, 2026 | |
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Associate Instructional Designer Arizona State University Campus: Tempe JR119586
End Date: April 29, 2026 Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree and one (1) year 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.
Job Profile Summary: Assesses and provides instructional design support for in one or more units to develop resources and materials to support teaching and learning.
Job Description: As a key member of the Universal Pathways academic infrastructure, reporting to the Program Manager Sr., you will contribute to the mission of delivering high-quality education at scale across Universal Learner Courses (ULC) and Career and Professional Learning (CPL) offerings.
The Associate Instructional Designer role in ASU’s Learning Enterprise Learning Design team will focus on structured course maintenance, catalog integrity, and lifecycle management processes that ensure course quality, readiness, and portfolio credibility. This role plays a critical function in maintaining a competitive and high-performing professional learning portfolio by ensuring outdated, misaligned, or inactive courses are systematically reviewed, remediated, archived, or removed according to established standards.
The successful candidate will support courses in different learning management systems (LMS), including Canvas and other platforms used across Universal Pathways. With guidance and training from the team, you will apply standardized maintenance protocols, enforce structured readiness processes, and help build sustainable course lifecycle systems.
This position is subject to grant funding or other special funding and the position may terminate when funding is no longer available.
This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU will not sponsor this position; the applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. A Fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year
Essential Duties: You will contribute to the Universal Pathways Design Team in the following ways: Development of Innovative, High-Quality, Scalable Courses (Maintenance & Lifecycle Focus) You will support the ID team and portfolio leadership by ensuring course quality, readiness, and structured lifecycle management across ULC and CPL offerings. Your duties will include: • Conducting structured course audits to evaluate readiness, accuracy, alignment, and accessibility. Operations Other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Working Environment: Department Statement About Learning Enterprise: ASU’s Learning Enterprise expands universal access to opportunity for learners – at every stage in life. Serving over 1.2 million learners in over 150 countries worldwide, we're reimagining the role of universities in society as catalysts of economic and social mobility, guided by the belief that all learners can harness education as a ladder of opportunity. Our programs meet learners wherever they are, removing the barriers while prioritizing belonging and support. Through ASU’s Learning Enterprise, it’s easy to get started on your learning journey – and there’s no limit to where you can go. Learn more at https://learning.asu.edu/.
At Learning Enterprise, we share a common set of values that guide our work and collaboration:
Scrappy. We are undaunted by challenges. We remain undeterred by anything that stands in the way of moving our vision forward. If we fall, we get up, over and over again. If it doesn’t exist, we create it. If something doesn’t work, we try something else.
Driven. We always push to be better for ourselves, for each other, and for our students. We are not defeated or guided by the status quo. We see what could be and relentlessly pursue it.
Intentional Architects. We know our attitude towards what we are doing will determine our success. We see the big picture and take deep pride in building every block that makes up our long-term vision. We are motivated by the potential of a transformed future while remaining firmly focused on tending to the tasks in front of us today.
Leading from the heart. We deeply care about people and their well-being. Everyone is unconditionally supported. We believe in human potential and invest in continuous growth.
Candid collaborators. We share ideas and feedback at all levels. We have strong opinions loosely held and intentionally engage in debate. We strive for clarity through direct and honest communication. We know our work is better for it.
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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: · Cover letter · Resume or CV
Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.
Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.
Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
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.
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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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