SP - Instructional Design Specialist

SP - Instructional Design Specialist,

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found ics.state.ct.us.

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades.

In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for designing and developing effective, innovative teaching and assessment strategies in an electronic learning environment.

Supervision from the Director.

Lead or supervise employees of lower grade.

Guides faculty in the application of effective teaching, management and assessment strategies in a web-based learning environment.

Works closely with faculty and other UCEDD team members to produce a variety of learning materials for use in the classroom, individual and group training activities.

Designs and develops instructional web pages and online courses with the focus on usability.

Builds templates and supports faculty and staff in the creation and design of on-line instruction.

Integrates technology in traditional courses and provides instructional technology support.

Works with faculty and staff to develop and provide workshops in developing and applying instructional design principles to the online learning environment.

Tracks trends in technology.

Introduces and implements emerging educational technologies while assisting faculty and staff with its development, assessment and evaluation.

Provides management and support for electronic classrooms;

Works cooperatively with other departments to provide appropriate curricular support.

Performs other related duties.

Demonstrated expertise in developing instructional resources.

Proficiency with Blackboard, Canvas, and other platforms.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, standard web technologies, languages and authoring tools, and graphic/multimedia development tools.

Thorough knowledge and experience in instructional design and adult learning theories.

Strong interpersonal and project management skills in order to motivate and encourage faculty to try new and different learning styles.

Experience with course management systems.

Portfolio or online examples of completed projects.

Master's degree in Educational Technology with 2 years' professional experience preferably in an academic setting.

Experience developing and evaluating on-line course work at the college/university level.

Experience creating and maintaining websites for state, national and international projects.

Experience working on federally funded grants.

Experience creating digital online interactive documents using the Flipping book program.

Experience working at a UCEDD.

Knowledge of the disability field.

This is a part-time, grant funded position. This position will be at the CT UCEDD with the possibility for remote work. The schedule will be flexible as it will only be a few hours per week.

The duration of this appointment will be approximately one year and may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.

The hourly rate for this position is $46.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.