Instructional Designer

$58,400 - $93,400/Yr

Pacific Northwest University Of Health Sciences - Yakima, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Yakima, WA

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is responsible for designing and implementing educational strategies to support the academic programs. This role involves providing training and support to faculty, students, and staff, ensuring effective use of instructional technologies. The position reports to the Director of Academic Technology and plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience at PNWU.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in the design and presentation of instructional materials using various academic technologies.
• Design and deliver faculty development and student training sessions.
• Inform faculty and Technology Services of trends in instructional technology and effective teaching methods.
• Serve as a power user of curricular and assessment software and programs.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between Technology Services, Administration, and Faculty.
• Research, review, and recommend curriculum, assessment, and instructional software to Technology Services and academic program leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field (required).
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (required).
• Knowledge of learning theory, student learning styles, and adult learning models.
• Experience with widely used hardware, software, applications, and techniques in an academic environment.
• Experience with Web authoring tools, Web-based collaboration environments, and presentation software.
• Experience with Moodle and Panopto (preferred).
• Experience with health care related curriculum (preferred).
• Ability to manage a complex workload and prioritize tasks based on established goals.
• Commitment to facilitating faculty engagement in new technologies for teaching.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays