Instructional Designer - Remote

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Miami, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medical Student Education is seeking a full-time Instructional Designer to work remotely. This role focuses on planning and implementing engaging learning activities and course content tailored to meet the needs of a target audience. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject matter experts, conduct needs assessments, and utilize emerging technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging learning activities and course content.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify new development needs.
• Conduct needs assessments and analysis for target audiences.
• Design and create instructional materials that enhance retention and transfer.
• Identify methodologies for delivering curated content.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies for course integration.
• State instructional and learning goals and create matching content and assessments.
• Produce instructional graphics and user interfaces.
• Determine aesthetics and context for instructional materials.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
• Apply instructional design theories and methods.
• Provide exercises and activities to enhance learning processes.
• Create supporting multimedia materials such as audio, video, and simulations.
• Develop assessment instruments to judge learner performance.
• Maintain project documentation and course resources.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard university assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in instructional design or related area.
• Experience using industry-standard Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Canvas, or Elentra.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
• Project management expertise and record maintenance skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Instructional Design or Higher Education Administration.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience working with subject matter experts in medical education.
• Highly proficient with various Learning Management Systems.
• Skills using authoring tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, or iSpring.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Paid time off