Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc)
Instructional Designer - School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc), Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Overview
The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Instructional Designer for the School of Medicine and Health Services (SMHS). This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Services. Specific Job Duties
Manages and develops online and face-to-face courses in Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) for SMHS. Assists in training/onboarding of new instructors and staff to Moodle either in-person or online. Reviews current courses and works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to update, revise, and maintain courses based on standards provided by the Teaching and Learning Center. Continuing education on best practices for instructional methods. Requests courses from ITR and works with lead instructors to import course material. Monitors the course development process to meet course offering deadlines. Ensure courses meet accessibility and design standards. Integrate and troubleshoot third party instructional tools in the learning management system. Regularly revise the student and instructor onboarding courses with updated information. Student Support
Assist students who are enrolled in SMHS classes. Answer questions about Moodle online or in person. Schedule meetings with students for training on Moodle. Collaboration
Maintain a connection from SMHS to the ITR department. Request COMS courses to be made in Moodle. Troubleshoot technical issues with the ITR department. Answer ITR tickets and emails from SMHS students. Connect with the Teaching and Learning Center and offer resources to SMHS instructors. Multimedia & Technology
Proficient knowledge of multimedia platforms; create images, edit and format videos, and develop podcasts or other auditory media. Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), Camtasia, Snagit, ProTools First, Canva, Google Workspace, Office 365, Articulate Rise/Storyline. Coordinate with the campus multimedia department and work in Slate (Admissions database) for recording online presentations and other COMS presentations. Publish the Journal of Medical Science at the end of each DMSc semester and provide assistance to students. Innovation & Professional Development
Stay current with trends in higher education; participate in brainstorming sessions and demonstrate new technologies/practices. Attend the Professional Development Institute meetings and D2L LMS training; work with SMEs to develop course timelines and expectations. Communicate clearly and pursue cross-training opportunities with other departments. Meetings & Administrative
Attend and participate in college and committee meetings; assist with updates to the school website. Maintain proficiency in Google functions within Google Suite. Assist with the school mailbox and respond to prospective students with appropriate information. College committee assignments: primarily Curriculum Committee. Maintain confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA standards. Performs other duties assigned by COMS leadership. Experience & Education
2-5 years of experience working with faculty or SMEs in higher education or a professional setting. Background in usability and experience design, information design, and communications. Experience developing instructor-led, online, in-person, and mobile courses. Experience with eLearning technology tools, project management tools, and learning management systems (Moodle, D2L, and Articulate Rise/Storyline preferred). Expertise creating accessible and usable web pages; experience with HTML and editing tools for web text and graphics. Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or spreadsheet and database management. Experience with Photoshop, H5P, and video is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, file management, documentation, project management, writing, editing, collaboration, and customer service. Attention to detail and ability to multitask under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form; ability to work independently as part of a high-performing team. Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or Educational Technology. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, family leave) and comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision) and retirement plans. Flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Schedule
8:30 am – 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day) with some evenings and weekends as needed. Work Remote
No We seek candidates committed to the University of Lynchburg’s student-centered environment and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants must successfully pass a background check. Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to the University of Lynchburg HR Jobs Page. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity within its community.
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The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Instructional Designer for the School of Medicine and Health Services (SMHS). This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Services. Specific Job Duties
Manages and develops online and face-to-face courses in Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) for SMHS. Assists in training/onboarding of new instructors and staff to Moodle either in-person or online. Reviews current courses and works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to update, revise, and maintain courses based on standards provided by the Teaching and Learning Center. Continuing education on best practices for instructional methods. Requests courses from ITR and works with lead instructors to import course material. Monitors the course development process to meet course offering deadlines. Ensure courses meet accessibility and design standards. Integrate and troubleshoot third party instructional tools in the learning management system. Regularly revise the student and instructor onboarding courses with updated information. Student Support
Assist students who are enrolled in SMHS classes. Answer questions about Moodle online or in person. Schedule meetings with students for training on Moodle. Collaboration
Maintain a connection from SMHS to the ITR department. Request COMS courses to be made in Moodle. Troubleshoot technical issues with the ITR department. Answer ITR tickets and emails from SMHS students. Connect with the Teaching and Learning Center and offer resources to SMHS instructors. Multimedia & Technology
Proficient knowledge of multimedia platforms; create images, edit and format videos, and develop podcasts or other auditory media. Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), Camtasia, Snagit, ProTools First, Canva, Google Workspace, Office 365, Articulate Rise/Storyline. Coordinate with the campus multimedia department and work in Slate (Admissions database) for recording online presentations and other COMS presentations. Publish the Journal of Medical Science at the end of each DMSc semester and provide assistance to students. Innovation & Professional Development
Stay current with trends in higher education; participate in brainstorming sessions and demonstrate new technologies/practices. Attend the Professional Development Institute meetings and D2L LMS training; work with SMEs to develop course timelines and expectations. Communicate clearly and pursue cross-training opportunities with other departments. Meetings & Administrative
Attend and participate in college and committee meetings; assist with updates to the school website. Maintain proficiency in Google functions within Google Suite. Assist with the school mailbox and respond to prospective students with appropriate information. College committee assignments: primarily Curriculum Committee. Maintain confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA standards. Performs other duties assigned by COMS leadership. Experience & Education
2-5 years of experience working with faculty or SMEs in higher education or a professional setting. Background in usability and experience design, information design, and communications. Experience developing instructor-led, online, in-person, and mobile courses. Experience with eLearning technology tools, project management tools, and learning management systems (Moodle, D2L, and Articulate Rise/Storyline preferred). Expertise creating accessible and usable web pages; experience with HTML and editing tools for web text and graphics. Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or spreadsheet and database management. Experience with Photoshop, H5P, and video is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, file management, documentation, project management, writing, editing, collaboration, and customer service. Attention to detail and ability to multitask under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form; ability to work independently as part of a high-performing team. Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or Educational Technology. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, family leave) and comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision) and retirement plans. Flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Schedule
8:30 am – 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day) with some evenings and weekends as needed. Work Remote
No We seek candidates committed to the University of Lynchburg’s student-centered environment and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants must successfully pass a background check. Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to the University of Lynchburg HR Jobs Page. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity within its community.
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