Instructional Designer II for Office of Medical Education

This position provides curriculum support for the medical degree program. Works collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and staff to support faculty and staff use of the learning management system, lecture capture software, classroom polling software, and other academic technologies to support medical student learning experiences on the Omaha and Phoenix Regional Campuses. In consultation with faculty and staff members, the designer will apply the appropriate blend of pedagogy and technology into course design and recommend appropriate learning tools to achieve course objectives based on education research and best practices. Support faculty and staff development efforts based on sound pedagogic principles, and work independently asn well as establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people within an academic community.

Specific Responsibilities as a member of the Office of Medical Education’s integrated support team include, but are not limited to:

Serving as a resource for faculty, staff, students, and administrators in the use and application of an array of academic technologies.
Providing classroom support for active learning and curriculum and content mapping.
Providing support for faculty development, staff, and students.

Qualifications:

MS or MA in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or Related field
2 + years of related experience in an academic learning environment. 3 years of experience as an instructional designer in a higher education environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of how to integrate a variety of academic technologies into the learning environment
Must be able to problem solve in a fast-paced educational environment
Demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Demonstrated ability to identify and employ effective pedagogical techniques to achieve learning outcomes in active learning environments, both distant and in person
Demonstrated ability to provide troubleshooting support for faculty in the use of a learning management systems and other academic technologies
Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
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Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.