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Position Summary

Job Description

• 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.

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Office equipment

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• 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.

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Benefits Statement

• 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.

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