Senior Instructional Designer

Rush Hospital$66K — $96K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or related area.
  • 7 years of experience in instructional design techniques and alternative delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of software for instructional design, such as Articulate and Adobe Suite.
  • Experience in online testing and implementation.
  • Experience teaching adult learners.
  • Familiarity with learning management systems.
  • Strong communication skills for teamwork and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior instructional design team members.
  • Consult with department leaders on instructional program development and evaluation.
  • Support the deployment of asynchronous online courses and training.
  • Create instructional materials and electronic content.
  • Develop templates for course content and eLearning consistent with brand standards.
  • Stay informed about accessibility and inclusivity standards in instructional design.
  • Conduct workshops on instructional methods and software applications.

Benefits

  • Access to exceptional rewards and benefits through Rush.
  • Full-time position with a structured work schedule.
  • Collaborative environment at a well-established medical center.
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: FFS Emery-Tiburcio

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Consults, trains, and serves as a collaborative resource for the department in developing and integrating the use of educational technologies to augment, enhance, and evaluate instructional delivery methods and course-related assessment and evaluation. Collaborates with other staff on various projects. Assists in the development of course materials which are functional, intuitive, and consistent with sound instructional design principles. Investigates, tests, implements, trains or teaches formally and informally, and supports educational and productivity software which assists in the delivery of technological options for course delivery. Determines instructional effectiveness of course materials that are developed. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or other related area
• 7 years of experience in the areas of instructional design techniques, computer-based education and alternative instructional delivery methods required; commitment to keeping abreast of the latest instructional design trends and practices
• Knowledge of software supportive of instructional design such as Articulate, Adobe Suite, and similar
• Experience in online testing and evaluation implementation
• Experience in teaching adult learners
• Experience working with a learning management system
• Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as a mentor to less experienced IDs
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot issues and problems independently and efficiently
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with both individuals and groups
• Ability to work simultaneously on several projects and be able to set priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments to achieve shared goals
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Experience in the evaluation of online course design
• Experience in a University of healthcare setting
• Experience using Articulate 360 including Storyline and Rise platforms
• Experience using Adobe Suite
• Experience with Project Management

Responsibilities:
• Provides direction and mentors junior members of the instructional design team
• Consults with department administration on design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, methods, and teaching and assessment techniques
• Assists the team in the deployment of asynchronous learning opportunities including online course delivery and requisite training in the Rush Learning Management System
• Develops a range of instructional materials and other electronic information
• Develops templates for content, storyboards, and eLearning courses consistent with the RUSH brand
• Stays abreast on accessibility and inclusivity standards for instructional design
• Develops and conducts workshops on various topics and software applications pertaining to instructional delivery methods, functionality of the course management system, and use of technology to enhance curricula
• Consults and partners with members of the Rush Community, outside of the Department. on computer-based instructional delivery methods including, but not limited to, online learning/education and multimedia
• Assists the department in researching, selecting, and evaluating educational software and web-based applications.
• Implements accessibility standards, processes, and workflows to ensure learning content is inclusive and accessible to various audience and learning styles/needs
• Evaluates instructional design software and application needs of the Team and makes recommendations accordingly based on industry standards and performance
• Performs regular reviews of existing content and makes improvements as needed/desired

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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