Instructional Designer
About the role
The SHS Instructional Designer supports instructors and departments in the School of Health Sciences by addressing complex teaching and learning issues related to instructional design for traditional, hybrid, and online courses. This role involves designing and developing high-quality support resources such as training guides, videos, and on-demand options to meet faculty needs and enhance student success. The Instructional Designer conducts ongoing research to identify tools and assets that promote best practices in pedagogy, collects and analyzes data, performs compliance audits, maintains faculty certifications, and supervises procedures aligned with the SHS Technology Policy. Additionally, this role provides technical support for the Learning Management System (Canvas) and has dotted-line reporting responsibilities to the Vice President of Online Education.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and learning or faculty development.
- Assist faculty with the design, creation, and delivery of online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses.
- Train and support faculty in the development of online courses.
- Develop and deliver training in effective teaching and instructional design to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
- Work collaboratively with the Department of Online Education and the Office of Instructional and Information Services to stay current on Touro policies and projects.
- Develop annual goals and objectives in collaboration with the Deans.
- Monitor and engage with emerging instructional technologies and trends in instructional design through scholarly research and professional development.
- Acquire and maintain familiarity with online materials related to the health sciences.
- Develop familiarity with new software tools and websites focusing on simulations in the health sciences.
- Provide periodic updates to the Dean's Office regarding trends in instructional design.
- Provide feedback regarding faculty instructional design needs.
- Identify and communicate instructional design challenges impacting students and faculty.
- Support the strategic agenda of the School of Health Sciences.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Science (Andragogy), or a related field from an accredited university; or equivalent experience in training and development, education, or communications. MEd is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an area of science or health sciences.
Skills
- Strong skills in building working relationships with faculty and staff within the School of Health Sciences and the broader Touro College University System.
- Ability to lead and participate in multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with others.
- Understanding of best practices in teaching and learning, as well as technology-based learning tools to enhance education.
- Extensive knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and an in-depth understanding of pedagogy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of software tools used in online education.
- Experience supporting the development of online courses.
- Excellent track record of using a learning management system; Canvas preferred.
- Experience teaching and knowledge of a range of pedagogical approaches.
- Extensive knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application to online and classroom courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise with e-learning software and content development tools, as well as the ability to build effective training content.
- Familiarity with new media and technology solutions (e.g., WeVideo, Yuja Panorama) for higher education and health sciences (e.g., iHuman, VisibleBody, EHRgo).
- Experience with a variety of operating systems (e.g., OSX, Windows, iPhone/Android Mobile) and web-conferencing tools such as Zoom and Skype.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Google Apps and Education tools, Adobe, educational video production tools (e.g., Yuja), and cloud computing (e.g., Box).
Working Conditions
- Extensive time sitting.
- Extensive computer use.
Pay
Minimum Salary: USD $70,000.00/Year
Maximum Salary: USD $87,495.00/Year