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Manager of Instructional Design and Technology

Employer
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location
55 Lake Ave North

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Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Overview

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

It’s an exciting time to be at the University of Massachusetts Medical School!  U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UMass Medical School as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education. This opportunity gives an experienced and motivated candidate the chance to be part of an elite academic and research institution that is among the most affordable in the country. Join our technology team and become part of a dynamic group that provides solutions for diverse learners, faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and advanced skills in classroom technologies and instructional design.

 

Under the direction of the Associate CIO of Academic Technology, the Manager of Instructional Design and Technology will be responsible for all phases of instructional design and implementation. This position assumes an advocacy role on behalf of faculty, students and staff in campus matters related to teaching and learning with technology and to ensure that it aligns with the academic mission. The Manager of Instructional Design and Technology is responsible for research, design, implementation and assessment of instructional design activities and immersive-based learning that align with existing and new pedagogies, technology and delivery modes.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides strategic leadership for academic initiatives; building academic roadmaps and delivering continuous improvement with the use of evidence-based metrics
  • Manage the instructional technology team.
  • Lead and engage in efforts for technology-based learning; working with students, faculty, staff and vendors on needs assessment, design and instructional strategies, learning styles and course design.
  • Provide training and support for technology-based curriculum; assists and manage the development and maintenance of proper technical and user documentation for each system in a consistent and structured manner.
  • Implement new and creative ways to deliver curriculum by identifying appropriate instructional technologies, supporting and advancing their use within the university.
  • Provide training for faculty, students and staff in various modes of delivery, as appropriate, to achieve effective use of classroom and online technologies.
  • Lead in performing technical services necessary to support the continuous delivery of service, including application enhancement, project tracking, development of software development utilities and application development procedures and the like.
  • Participates in recruiting and staff performance reviews.
  • Continue development of skills and expertise in present and emerging instructional technologies by participating in formal training when possible and by independent self-teaching and tutorials.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7 to 9 years of progressively responsible managerial/technical experience in Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology or related fields
  • 3-5 years working with faculty and students at a higher education institution
  • Strong experience with on-premise, remote and hybrid classroom and on-line learning environments
  • Understand the specific functions of the instructional facilities, and in consultation with the systems engineering and operations team, develop hardware and software solutions to support those functions
  • Extensive knowledge of best practices in technology applications in teaching and learning, and in the management and leadership of academic technology services
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies and instructional design methodologies and strategies
  • Experience in integrating technologies for teaching and learning and enhanced outcomes for faculty, students and staff
  • Demonstrated experience in advocating for the use of existing and new learning models to a diverse audience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations
Additional Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent skills in building collaborative and productive partnerships with higher ed faculty and students
  • Experience developing and implementing engaging interactive online learning modules; transitioning to remote and online learning
  • Strong experience of Learning Management Systems (i.e. Blackboard Learn, Canvas, etc.)
  • Experience with student information systems and classroom technologies, including exam security, polling technologies, video platforms for capturing and storage
  • Proficiency with Articulate and other e-learning tools
  • Managing academic applications, including upgrades and vendor management
  • Familiarity with the Agile framework is a plus
  • Experience using and supporting accessible technologies; knowledge of online learning regulatory and compliance agency requirements including, ADA, Section 508 compliance, FERPA, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to online learning
  • Experience writing educational and IT grants

 

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Organization

Realize Your Opportunities – A Career at UMASS Medical School

Inside Workings at UMASS Medical School

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference.

Mission and Culture

  • We’re serious about our mission and about our people. 
  • Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service.
  • International Prominence and New Opportunities - As this institution has grown to national – and international – prominence, we’ve found new opportunities to train tomorrow’s physicians, nurses and scientists,  discover causes of and cures for disease and help improve the quality of health care.
  • Deep Commitment - With our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and our other teaching affiliates, we share a deep commitment to national distinction in patient care.
  • Valued Partnerships – UMMS partners with Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting arm of UMMS. Also, UMMS partners with MassBiologics in scientific collaborations, technology management and creating partnerships for the development of products for the benefit of patients.  These valued partnerships help us to provide services and programs to help meet our needs at UMMS and the public.
  • Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile.
  • Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable.                 

Careers

UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion.  UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. 

Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation.

Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce.  In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority.

24/7 Access to Employment Opportunities – iCIMS is our online job search and application system.  iCIMS is available 24/7 to provide you with a convenient and up-to-date view of the available employment opportunities across our campuses. Updates are made daily and include all faculty and non-faculty position listings from every school and department within the UMMS. When you identify a position you are interested in and qualified for, apply online. New opportunities become available frequently so it pays to check back often!

Benefits

With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, UMMS may be exactly the employer you’ve been looking for.

• Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more.

• People Centered - UMMS is an employer, but it is also a community. Its comprehensive medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and even paid holidays reflect an institution built around people, with a deep respect for their differences and needs.

• Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans.

• Breadth of Offerings - Above all, the breadth of UMMS offerings set the School apart and makes it an environment favored by all sorts of smart, career-savvy people.

Apply for a Job

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Online - To view all job opportunities and apply online, visit www.umassmed.edu/hr and click on the “Careers” tab.

Start Now and Realize Your Opportunities!

A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones

1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
1979: PhD program begins
1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
2001: Lazare Research Building opens
2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.  
2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens

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