Online Instructional Designer

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Online Instructional Designer position at the University of Pittsburgh involves designing and developing online courses for clinical and translational science training programs. The role focuses on creating a series of online training modules aimed at enhancing professional competencies for underrepresented early career faculty and postdocs. The designer will utilize research-based principles to create engaging instructional materials and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of instructional materials.
• Assist in the design and development of online courses for training programs in clinical and translational science.
• Create a series of online training modules focused on professional competencies essential for scientific research careers.
• Utilize research-based course design principles to help faculty create robust instructional materials.
• Present online content in a clean, organized, and visually appealing manner.
• Learn and work with various learning management systems, authoring tools, and educational technologies.
• Manage multiple projects by identifying steps, creating timelines, and tracking progress.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Strong skills in course design, aesthetics, educational technology, and project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with learning management systems and authoring tools.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer policies.