Instructional Design Specialist

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

This position works in a team environment to support the teaching and learning of JCN faculty, staff and students in traditional, hybrid, and online learning environments. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Academic Strategy and Operations, the person in this position is responsible for course design and development, learning content creation, and instructional technology training and support. This position is also responsible for providing instructional technology support to JCN staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with teaching or education background preferred.
• Training in instructional design or related educational technology field preferred.
• Previous experience in creating, editing and organizing digital materials is required.

Nice To Haves

• Multimedia and eLearning content development preferred.
• Experience as a teacher/trainer in any environment desired but not required.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, in particular), eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate), and video editing applications (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere) a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the team to train and support JCN faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning materials and environments.
• Assist in the design and development of online programs and courses, as well as associated eLearning content, instructional materials and assessments.
• Assist in the planning, creation and facilitation of training and workshops for JCN faculty and staff on effective teaching practices, instructional technologies, course design, and assessment.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Participation as a member of the JCN Academic Technology & Design team. This includes assisting faculty, as needed, with the classroom technologies and other Center for Teaching & Learning equipment.
• Keep abreast of advances and innovations in teaching, learning, and instructional technology.
• Prepare written documentation, reports, and papers for presentations and publications in support of external funding.
• Participate in JCN committees and team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level