Instructional Designer, Academic Programmes Job Strathmore University Nairobi, Kenya

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.  

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting Job Title careerssbs@strathmore.edu