UTHealth Houston · 1 month ago
Instructional Developer / Designer in Academic Affairs
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expUTHealth Houston’s Academic Affairs Office is looking for an Instructional Developer / Designer to partner with faculty, staff, and administrators in designing high-quality online and hybrid courses. The role involves developing educational materials, providing faculty support, and ensuring accessibility standards are met.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise engaging and pedagogically sound courses and learning modules for online, hybrid, and in-person delivery
Apply instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and best practices in online education and competency-based learning
Provide faculty development and one-on-one consultations focused on effective online pedagogy, assessment strategies, and accessibility. Ensure all course materials meet accessibility standards
Develop digital learning materials, including rich media content, simulations, and interactive case studies, in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs)
Support faculty in integrating educational technologies into their courses with learning management, video and audio conferencing, streaming video content, plagiarism prevention, online proctoring, course evaluation, and simulation software
Stay current with trends and emerging technologies in instructional design, health professions education, and E-learning
Evaluate and maintain course design templates and documentation for consistent delivery across programs
Developing high-quality online learning modules with advanced interactions within set deadlines
Delivering critical software training sessions for faculty and staff members in groups or one-on-one settings
Maintaining and ensuring accessibility compliance for the OEP website
Providing technical support for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year exams, including troubleshooting the computers and any software issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or relevant experience in lieu of education
Three (3) Years of experience, preferably in online course management development software
MS Office software
Online course management development software
Client/customer focus
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2)
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
Permanent residency in the State of Texas
Preferred
Experience with Learning Management software such as Canvas
Experience in instructional design
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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