Education Specialist/Instructional Designer (Hybrid) - Instructional Design Studio

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of the Instructional Design (ID) Studio under the leadership of the Associate Dean of Education Digital Transformation and Data Strategy, the Education Specialist/Instructional Designer will work with faculty and staff to design, create, and deliver instructional materials and related digital media in support of learning, teaching, assessment, and improving student outcomes. The Education Specialist/Instructional Designer will assist with promotion and outreach of instructional design services and related efforts across WashU Medicine.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Development Of Educational/Training Materials (1 Year)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field.
• Three years’ experience as an instructional designer, or equivalent mix of education and practical experience.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and pedagogical modalities frequently used in health professions education.
• Experience with current educational technologies and their applications in professional education settings.
• Experience with learning management systems including or similar to Canvas.
• Experience with multimedia and graphic design software and web design tools.
• Experience developing project plans, managing multiple projects, and meeting project deadlines.
• Experience articulating emerging learning technologies and collaboration tools to a wide community that includes faculty, professional staff, and School of Medicine partners.
• Experience in medical education, health professions education, or healthcare setting.
• Teaching or administrative experience with the Canvas LMS.
• Demonstrated ability in web conferencing tools, presentation software, and relevant emerging technologies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team which includes faculty, curriculum staff, and IT staff.
• Ability to foster collaborations both internally and externally, demonstrated through a proven record of effective collaboration with colleagues, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office Suite abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and lead in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty and staff and develop innovative ways to identify and meet their evolving needs.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools and skills and a strong desire to share this knowledge with others.
• Ability to articulate technical and non-technical issues associated with emerging learning technologies and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff, providing guidance on the effective instructional design of courses and sessions.
• Support subject matter experts in the development and creation of content for their courses and instructional sessions.
• Provide assistance with the creation of course material/media supporting student learning objectives.
• Work collaboratively with ID Studio and other School of Medicine colleagues to create interactive videos and other multimedia for instructional needs.
• Liaise with WashU Information Technology and other instructional designers and education specialists to solve common problems and maximize use of available tools, services, spaces, and resources.
• Promote available instructional design services within the School of Medicine community.
• Partner in the collaboration and development of training resources for faculty, staff, and/or students.
• Partner in the delivery of training sessions for faculty, staff, and/or students.
• Develop and manage multiple project plans.
• Establish deadlines with project partners, lead project meetings, and effectively communicate project milestones.
• Work in collaboration with the Office of Education , with guidance from ETIU leadership to establish priority assignments.
• Provide consultation and training on educational technologies and course/session design to the WUSM community.
• Provide support in the design and creation of instructional materials for WashU Medicine faculty through the utilization of appropriate in-person, blended, and online instruction solutions based on best practices, educational research, and appropriate assessment methods.
• Assist in resolving copyright and fair use issues for instructional materials in collaboration with Becker Medical Library staff.
• Participate in WashU Medicine community activities and professional development.
• As helpful to the institution, attend and present at professional conferences.
• As needed, travel to on-campus and off-campus sites to provide collaborative support for instructional content/media.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree