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Instructional Design Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Rochester, MN 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $35 - $53 per Hour 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ July 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mayo Clinic is hiring an Instructional Design Specialist to design and implement online courses and educational curricula. The role involves collaborating with staff to develop new and translated content, managing projects, and providing technical expertise for web-based learning initiatives.

Highlights
  • Design and implement online courses and educational curriculum development.
  • Conduct needs assessments, curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation of courses.
  • Provide instructional design and technical support for web-based projects and online learning.
  • Experience in video and audio editing and production; knowledge of gamification and interactive technology preferred.
  • Proficient in productivity software, web-based authoring tools, graphics software, and multimedia applications.
  • Project management and tracking responsibilities.
  • Requires a master’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field preferred; bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience acceptable.
  • Part-time position with a flexible, self-created schedule based on project needs.
  • Hourly pay range: $35.45 - $53.15; position is non-benefits eligible and nonexempt.
  • Must reside within 100-mile driving distance to Mayo Clinic campuses in Jacksonville, Rochester, or Scottsdale; visa sponsorship not available.

Instructional Design Specialist Full Description

Instructional Design Specialist (NE)
Job ID 386412
Date posted 07/06/2026
Job Expiration Date 08/06/2026
  • Rochester, Minnesota
  • Part Time
  • Education
  • Remote: No

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ( opens in new window) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Instructional Design Specialist performs a full range of professional duties assisting colleagues with designing and implementing online courses as well as computer training support. The Instructional Design Specialist works with staff to develop new education curriculum (courses, content and materials) and translate existing content to new delivery formats. This position conducts an assessment of needs, designs curriculum for instruction, and implements and follows up with an evaluation of courses and curriculum created. 

The Instructional Design Specialist will also provide ongoing instructional design and technical expertise for colleagues in the development of web-based projects and online learning opportunities. This includes conceptualizing design options, programs, and deploying them and assisting in assessing education technology products for efficacy on an ongoing basis. The Instructional Design Specialist will also have responsibility for project management and tracking.

Strong video and audio editing and production experience preferred. Gamification and other interactive technology knowledge a plus.    

May be asked to come onsite biannually. 

This position is a combination of remote and on-site work; individual must live within a 100 mile driving distance to the Jacksonville, Rochester or Scottsdale Mayo Clinic campus.

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

A master's degree in education, instructional design or related field is preferred. A bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. 

Demonstrated success in curriculum design and development. Knowledge and experience in developing relational and web-based databases is beneficial. Proficiency in standard productivity software, web-based authoring systems, graphics software and multimedia applications. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$35.45 - $53.15 /hour

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

Supplemental/PRN, as needed based on staffing.

Schedule Details

Flexible schedule, Create your own schedule based on project needs.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
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Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law"
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Recruiter
Pam Sivly