Instructional Designer III

About the role

The Instructional Designer III, under direction of Assistant Director of Academic Technology, provides leadership and oversight of the course design and development team. This position leads the development and support for classroom, hybrid, and online courses within a health sciences environment. They lead and manage the development of training for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses across a range of health sciences disciplines
• Leads faculty and staff through the instructional design process and makes key recommendations for instructional strategies using evidence-based design models
• Manages course design and development projects and maintains online development resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet defined quality standards
• Oversees the planning and coordination of materials with course instructors and the instructional design team
• Designs online modules and manages the course review process for quality assurance
• Translates complex subject matter provided by faculty and staff into clear, engaging, and learner-centered instructional content
• Applies instructional sequencing and curriculum mapping techniques to support coherent course and program design
• Responsible for course usability and evaluation, performing usability studies and creating reports to improve course and media quality
• Tests new instructional technologies and evaluates educational applications for effectiveness
• Analyzes course-level data and learner feedback to identify instructional gaps and recommend design improvements
• Maintains a standardized naming convention and organizational structure for instructional media materials
• Supports accessibility compliance across all course and media deliverables, ensuring materials meet institutional standards
• Aids in continuous quality improvement efforts by participating in course review cycles and providing data-informed design recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of related experience
• Master’s degree in Instructional or Learning Design and Technology preferred
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and educational technologies
• Advanced skill level in the development of instructional materials
• Experience in the creation and conducting of instructional media trainings for staff and/or faculty
• Knowledge of State institutions regulations regarding the implementation of educational technologies
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications