Instructional Designer

$61,200 - $130,600/Yr

University of California - San Francisco, CA

posted 5 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
San Francisco, CA
251-500 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The School of Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an innovative Instructional Designer to enhance its PharmD curriculum through the MAKK Seed Award for Innovation proposal. This part-time position, constituting 50% of a full-time role, will focus on developing new user interfaces, streamlining curriculum materials, and integrating various platforms to support advanced learning delivery methods. The Instructional Designer will leverage cutting-edge computational methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to improve student performance on the NAPLEX exam. This role is crucial as the School of Pharmacy increasingly adopts technology-enhanced learning platforms to facilitate curriculum transformation and innovation. The Instructional Designer will work closely with faculty and staff to ensure that the curriculum meets the highest educational standards and effectively prepares students for their future careers in pharmacy. The position requires a strong understanding of instructional design principles, learning strategies, and the ability to analyze and recommend improvements based on educational needs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating engaging and media-rich online learning content, utilizing the latest trends in educational technology. This is a contract position for one year, with a salary range of $61,200 to $130,600 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The role is based at the Parnassus Heights campus, with a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in innovating the PharmD curriculum as part of the MAKK Seed Award for Innovation proposal.
  • Develop new user interfaces for the curriculum.
  • Streamline curriculum materials to enhance learning delivery.
  • Integrate different platforms to support innovative teaching methods.
  • Leverage advanced computational methods (AI/ML) to improve student performance on the NAPLEX exam.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure curriculum effectiveness and compliance with educational standards.
  • Create engaging and media-rich online learning content.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience in instructional design or a similar field.
  • Working knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis and assessment design.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
  • Working knowledge of technical tools and platforms for online learning content delivery.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Working knowledge of adult learning theories and education methodologies.
  • Proficiency in planning and monitoring effective design life cycles of training solutions.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of organization policies impacting online course development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Flexible scheduling options for work hours.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to university resources and facilities.
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