Instructional Designer, Academic Programmes at Strathmore University

Basic Job Summary  

• The jobholder is responsible for supporting academic programmes by designing, developing, and evaluating high-quality, learner-centred instructional materials across online, blended, and face-to-face modalities.  

Duties and Responsibilities   

Instructional Design and Development  

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and revise courses and learning experiences.  
• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles, learning theories, and Universal Design for Learning to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.  
• Develop multimedia and digital learning objects (e.g., video, simulations, interactive modules).  

Faculty Support and Training  

• Provide training to faculty on pedagogy, instructional technology, and effective online/blended teaching practices.  
• Develop resources, workshops, and guides to enhance faculty capacity in using e-Learning systems and digital tools.  

Instructional Technology Integration  

• Implement emerging educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning.  
• Ensure seamless integration of tools with e-Learning, maintaining compliance with institutional policies and accessibility standards.  

Quality Assurance and Evaluation  

• Utilizes digital tools to ensure quality of course development, tools, test accessibility, and compliance.  
• Conduct course reviews for alignment with academic standards and learning outcomes.  
• Implement continuous improvement processes through data analysis, student/faculty feedback, and instructional effectiveness assessments.  

Research and Innovation  

• Research, recommend, and implement instructional technologies and multimedia tools that enhance teaching and learning experiences.  
• Learn new technologies and applications to assist course design.  

Minimum Academic Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, 
• Curriculum Development, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field required.  
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies/ Publication   
• Relevant professional qualification and membership, where necessary  

Work Experience   

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in instructional design in higher education.  
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogical theories and instructional methodologies.  
• Proficiency with multimedia authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia).