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Instructional Designer - Remote

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University of Miami
Location
Miami, FL
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medical Student Education has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Instructional Designer to work 100% Remotely. The Instructional Designer plans and implements engaging learning activities and compelling course content to meet the learning needs of a target audience.

  • Works with subject matter experts, conducts needs assessments and analysis to identify new development needs for a target audience.

  • Designs and creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer. Identifies the methodologies used to deliver curated content.

  • Stays abreast of emerging technologies that can be integrated into courses.

  • States instructional and learning goals and creates content and assessments that matches them

  • Produces instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product. Determines the context of aesthetics (size, font, design, and experience), placement, frequency of use of tools, content format, and more, to ensure learners are not overwhelmed by the experience.

  • Conducts instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.

  • Applies tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.

  • Provides exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.

  • Creates supporting multimedia material/media (audio, video, simulations, games etc.).

  • Determines the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments

  • Maintains project documentation and course folders and resources.

  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

  • Degree in Instructional Design or Higher Education Administration is preferred.

  • Experience using industry standard Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Canvas and/or Elentra Learning Management System is required.

  • Teaching experience is preferred.

  • Experience working with subject matter experts in medical education, including basic scientists and physicians, to identify learning requirements is preferred.

  • Highly proficient with various Learning Management Systems.

  • Ability to work under tight design and development deadlines while maintaining product/service quality.

  • Project management expertise and the ability to prepare and maintain records.

  • Skills using authoring tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, etc.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience:

  • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence

  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

  • Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H7

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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