Job Summary

This is a Contract position with a 6 months end date.

Uses skills of instructional design and multimedia development as an experienced professional to help shape curricular content into coherent instructional modules that employ multimedia and a variety of interactive, web-based tools aimed at encouraging the engagement of students and other learners in knowledge acquisition. Demonstrates a high degree of collaboration and diplomacy as well as problem analysis and creative solutions. Solves complex content or delivery related issues in collaboration with technical teams. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Normally receives little direction for ongoing course development assignments.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $91,200 – $138,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

At UCSF, we are redefining the boundaries of medicine by bridging computational data science with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Our department is at the center of this transformation, led by initiatives like the MS in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development (AICD3). We are not only responsible for training students in advanced computational methods and emerging machine learning technologies, but also for preparing the next generation of leaders to drive drug discovery, development, and therapeutic innovation. By fostering a diverse, inclusive environment and building a robust ecosystem of industry and academic partnerships, we ensure that our students have the training and tools to succeed. Within our own team, we foster an inclusive, supportive culture that provides every staff and faculty member with the knowledge and professional development needed to thrive.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of functional area and understands how work within one course may impact work being done on other courses or in other areas
• Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development
• Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning
• Thorough knowledge of e-learning strategies including but not limited to courses (e.g., processes and technologies, etc.)
• Advanced level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization
• Knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and skills with relevant business software system
• Thorough knowledge of applying adult learning theories and educational methodologies
• Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and strong collaboration and negotiation skills

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006148 Instructional Designer 3 

Job Category

Education

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) 

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA 

Campus

Mission Bay (SF) 

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours 

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8 TO 5pm; 4 days onsite