Instructional Designer III
Posting Number: req22210
Department: Andrew Weil Ctr Intgrtv Med
Department Website Link: https://awcim.arizona.edu/
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:
This position collaborates with the instructional design team, faculty, and directors in the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine to create, maintain, and support online curriculum, programs, and educational offerings on a custom content management and learning management system. The scope of this position includes analyzing learning needs and partnering with subject matter experts to plan and design courses; develop programs, curricula, and materials to meet learning and performance objectives.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and develop curricula, materials, and programs to meet learning and performance objectives for specific online training needs in collaboration with subject matter experts, UA faculty and faculty at other institutions, AWCIM leadership, and other instructional design team members. May supervise 1–2 individuals.
- Manages multiple projects to ensure requested deadlines are met; this includes updates and improvements to existing online courses, exams, assessments, and related activities or materials.
- Collaborate on concept, design, and production of broad Center educational initiatives, including visually appealing, engaging, and informative: learning interactions, handouts, videos, animations, and infographics.
- This requires significant innovation and creativity in delivering online education.
- Analyze learning needs, student feedback, and partner with subject matter experts, faculty, and AWCIM leadership for course content creation or improvement.
- Provide customer service support for online students, including investigating and troubleshooting reported issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals, including faculty, SME, students, and various stakeholders
- Ability to read, write, and edit basic HTML
- Basic image editing skills
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Ability to create visually appealing graphics and handouts
- Knowledge of learning management systems and web content management systems
- Extensive knowledge and use of principles, theories and concepts of instructional design and adult learning
- Knowledge of broad industry best practices, techniques, and standards
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and their application in online learning
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in online/e-learning curriculum development
- Experience in designing and developing learning experiences for adult learners.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Instructional and Assessment Services
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $65,687 – $85,393
Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade: 9
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum: $65687
Grade Range Midpoint: $85393
Grade Range Maximum: $105099
Career Stream and Level: PC3
Job Family: Instructional Design & Support
Job Function: Instruct & Assessment Services
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Target Hire Date:
Expected End Date:
Contact Information for Candidates: Molly K Burke | mkburke@arizona.edu
Open Date: 3/14/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant:
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