Director, Learning Experience Design

Job Title: Director, Learning Experience Design
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
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About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides leadership for the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality, technology-enhanced learning experiences across all modalities. Oversees instructional design operations, manages assigned staff, promotes quality and accessibility standards, and ensures alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Responsible for implementing instructional design strategy and operational priorities, while senior leadership provides broader strategic direction and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned instructional design staff
• Oversees course design, development, and review efforts to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with institutional standards
• Partners with faculty to support sustainable course design, faculty course review, and continuous improvement
• Advances accessibility and student success through structured design practices and alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and institutional standards
• Leverages data and analytics such as uHoo or similar platform to inform course optimization and improve learning outcomes
• Guides the use of instructional technologies and authoring tools, ensuring effective and scalable implementation
• Develops and delivers professional development related to instructional design, digital tools, and emerging technologies
• Ensures alignment with institutional priorities, including digital learning expansion, accessibility, and innovation
• Collaborates with department academic colleges, and campus partners to support program and course-level initiatives
• Contributes to process improvement, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality deliverables across the team
• Fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and collaboration within the team and across the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in a related field.

Required Experience

Eight (8) years of experience in instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field, including supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of industry standard tools (e.g., Articulate, Kaltura, Camtasia, etc.)

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading instructional design teams in higher education
• Experience supporting faculty in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning
• Experience with learning analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development

Proposed Salary

The salary range is up to $119,300. Offers are based on relative experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of instructional design models, learning theories, and digital learning best practices
• Experience with learning management systems and course development tools

SKILLS