Senior Instructional Designer (Remote; Flexible Schedule)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to oversee our internal and external learning management systems (LMS) and lead the development of instructional materials for internal and external stakeholders in the areas of healthcare innovation, substance use disorder, and suicide prevention. The incumbent will work as part of our productive, collaborative team at the University of Pittsburgh. For over ten years, our team has been dedicated to conducting high-quality implementation, evaluation, and healthcare research work across Pennsylvania and the United States. The Senior Instructional Designer will oversee the design and improvement of all curricula, provide guidance and be a resource to all Instructional Design and Training staff in the use of active learning tools, and report directly to the Manager of Instructional Design and Training. The incumbent will oversee educational research and lead innovative efforts to enhance existing and newly created learning resources. Research in the institutional setting will involve collaborating, educating, and analyzing performance of multiple healthcare professions, including pharmacy, nursing, medicine, etc.

The Senior Instructional Designer will apply learning theories, instructional design models, and user-centered design principles to ensure effective, enjoyable learning experiences. The Senior Instructional Designer will be expected to lead and advise program staff on principles of learning and pedagogy and instructional design best practices. The incumbent will be responsible for disseminating instructional design knowledge among PERU colleagues, including the Associate Instructional Designer and other members of the Training & Communications Team, via the development of tools, resources, and coaching/support. The Senior instructional Designer will support training programs and multi-professional training environments. In addition to collaboration on the design and development of educational programs, the incumbent will collaborate with colleagues to assess the effectiveness of these programs while recommending any necessary changes. Training and experience with trouble-shooting audio visual systems is a requirement. Additional required proficiencies include writing, editing, research, marketing, and PowerPoint. Expertise in content authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, iSpring, Vyond), experience with audio/video recording and editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Panopto), and extensive experience with LMS administration are required. Instructional design portfolio is strongly encouraged.

Master’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree can substitute for Master’s with equivalent experience per the university guidelines.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

 The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Department Details: Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations is preferred. A commitment to achieving healthcare diversity, equity, and inclusion is a must. Pitt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Benefits include: A robust retirement savings plan option, including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement; 11 Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days; Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year; Paid Parental Leave; Above-average Employer Contribution toward Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance plans; Flexible Work Schedules.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Instructional Development.II
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master’s
Minimum Experience Level Required: Less than 1 year experience
Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule
Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Media Sample
Optional Documents: Not Applicable