Announcement
Details
Open Date: 06/11/2026
Requisition Number: PRN45318B
Job Title: Instructional Designers
Working Title: MPAS Instructional Designer
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 – Career, P2 – Developing
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area: U of U Health – Academics
Department: 00962 – Physician Asst. Ed. & Science
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 39000 – 75000
Close Date: 07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note – Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Position Overview: To enhance the quality, consistency, and accessibility of the MPAS program, the Instructional Designer (ID) will provide dedicated expertise in course design, faculty support, and curriculum management. The ID will optimize course delivery, ensure alignment with accreditation standards, and implement best practices in health professions education.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Mapping and Management
- Maintain and update the program’s curriculum map
- Ensure alignment of courses with ARC-PA standards and program learning outcomes.
- Track course- and program-level competencies to identify gaps or redundancies.
Course Revision and Curriculum Development Support
- Serve as the primary staff member on the Curriculum Committee, collaborating directly with faculty to review program data and recommend evidence-based curricular improvements.
- Support faculty in revising existing courses for clarity, engagement, and learning outcomes.
- Assist in developing new courses or modules to meet evolving program needs.
- Ensure instructional materials follow best practices in health professions education.
Canvas Course Management and Support
- Build and maintain courses in Canvas with standardized templates and accessibility compliance.
- Implement best practices for course design, navigation, and engagement tools.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for faculty and students.
Collaboration and Quality Assurance
- Work with faculty to ensure strong course design.
- Conduct regular course audits and implement improvements based on feedback and best practices.
Faculty Training and Support
- Guide faculty on learning science, active learning strategies, and assessment design.
- Serve as a point of contact for ongoing instructional support, troubleshooting, and coaching at the master’s level.
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased course consistency, quality, and student satisfaction.
- Improved faculty competency in instructional design and online teaching.
- Streamlined curriculum management and reporting for accreditation.
- Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Measurable reduction in faculty time spent on course setup and revision.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Instructional Designer, II
In consultation with a supervisor, assist in directing the training design process from beginning to end, including selection of training models and authoring tools. May direct the work of others. Manage relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and learners (e.g., organize and conduct meetings, resolve issues/concerns). Design and develop instructional content for e-learning or instructor-led training (e.g., storyboards, scripts, course outlines, videos, assessments). Work with SMEs, stakeholders, and learners to identify learning needs and define instructional goals and outcomes. Evaluate learner feedback, and regularly review instructional content for relevance, effectiveness, and accuracy. Coordinate, troubleshoot, and complete updates as needed. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P28672
Grade: P16
Instructional Designer, III
In communication with a supervisor, direct the training design process from beginning to end, including selection of training models and authoring tools. May direct the work of others. Manage relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and learners (e.g., organize and conduct meetings, resolve issues/concerns). Design and develop instructional content for e-learning or instructor-led training (e.g., storyboards, scripts, course outlines, videos, assessments). Work with SMEs, stakeholders, and learners to identify learning needs and define instructional goals and outcomes. Evaluate learner feedback, and regularly review instructional content for relevance, effectiveness, and accuracy. Coordinate, troubleshoot, and complete updates as needed. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P28673
Grade: P17
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Instructional Designer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Instructional Designer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary: Please contact Abby Dowd with any questions.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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