Instructional Designer

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The Department of Medical Student Education has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Instructional Designer to work in Miami, FL.

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.

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)

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.

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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.

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Job Status : Full time

Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Staff

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