Senior Instructional Designer

Job Summary:

The Care Collaborative Instructional Design Senior Professional position will provide support for instructional and curriculum design duties for ECHO Colorado and eConsult activities. Working in close partnership with the Instructional Design Program Manager and other team members, this position contributes subject-matter expertise in adult learning science, curriculum design, and educational technology to support the development of ECHO series, eConsult educational resources, and other professional development initiatives. Therefore, this position requires instructional and curricular design domain expertise in order to translate complex clinical and public health topics into effective, evidence-based learning experiences that align with the needs of diverse healthcare audiences.

This position is currently remote and works collaboratively with leadership at The Care Collaborative to identify educational topics and audiences. This position is responsible for aligning curriculum with learner needs, training those in the facilitator and presenter roles, building relationships among those who have expertise, designing innovative and rich learning experiences, and securing the connection between the development and evaluation phases of the ECHO series. This position responds to leadership team requests for literature reviews, market scans, and other evidence-building activities to drive strategic decision-making and tactical approach. Furthermore, this position is responsible for proactively driving and overseeing such activities under their specific area of expertise (curriculum and instructional design).

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Faculty Support

• Provides theoretical and evidence-based grounds for the evolving ECHO educational model and eConsult educational materials.

• Leads the instructional design and curriculum development process for The Care Collaborative educational programs, including synchronous ECHO series, asynchronous learning modules, and eConsult educational resources.

• Designs innovative and engaging learning experiences that support healthcare workforce development across diverse clinical and community-based audiences.

• Works to ensure high-quality presentations by creating guidelines, instructive materials, and coaching sessions.

• Develops training tools and provides coaching to train facilitators in the art of online facilitation.

• Counsels ECHO Colorado partners to appropriately choose facilitators and experts based on the scope of the session roles.

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs), clinical faculty, and partner organizations to translate complex healthcare and public health topics into structured, outcome-based curricula aligned with adult learning principles.

• Researches innovative ideas and solutions to be applied in ECHO's virtual, collaborative educational sessions, which cover several unique health topics targeting a wide variety of health-worker audiences annually.

• Collaborates with SMEs to define the parameters of the educational intervention and to identify the training needs of potential audiences.

• Guides topic development and designs outcome-based curricula appropriate for the ECHO and eConsult programs.

• Ensures implementation of and adherence to continuing education (CE) compliance standards in educational programs that offer CE.

• Serves as a liaison for faculty and subject matter experts both within the University of Colorado system and across external partner organizations.

• Consults with healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and community partners to design educational interventions that address workforce training needs.

• Advises partner organizations on instructional design strategies, curriculum development, and program structure to support the successful implementation of ECHO and related educational programs.

Educational Technology, Learning Platforms, and Digital Content Development

• Develops and manages asynchronous learning experiences within learning management systems (LMS), including the creation of multimedia course materials such as videos, slides, interactive modules, and resource libraries.

• Records, edits, and produces instructional video content and other digital learning materials to support educational programming.

• Advises on the selection, implementation, and refinement of educational technology platforms used to deliver ECHO and eConsult educational initiatives.

• Supports the development and maintenance of program learning infrastructure, including LMS platforms, participant resource databases, and digital learning environments.

• Explores emerging educational technologies and digital learning tools to enhance learner engagement and program scalability.

• Other duties as required.

Work Location:

Remote - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in instructional design, business, marketing, communications, social science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• At least two or more (2+) years of experience in instructional design.

• At least one (1) year of experience with a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Substitution: A combination of instructional design education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (completed or in progress) from an accredited college or university in education, instructional design, or educational technology.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in instructional design.

• Three (3) or more years of experience overseeing instructional design strategy across multiple health programs targeting public-, population-, and clinical-health focused audiences.

• Experience using technology to support innovative educational techniques.

• Experience with telehealth technology processes and platforms.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical and/or public health care topics.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Domain expertise in instructional design principles and best practices across multiple health disciplines.

• Ability to design outcome-based curricula and identify learning needs.

• Experience working with accredited continuing education (CE) for healthcare professionals.

• Experience using eLearning development software (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.) to build asynchronous courses.

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Garrett Ruzicka, Garrett.Ruzicka@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues for five (5) days from the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $61,534 to $82,456.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.