University of Pittsburgh is hiring: Instructional Designer in Pittsburgh

The School of Public Health seeks an experienced, talented instructional designer who will contribute to a significant expansion of online programs and courses in the School of Public Health. This is a professional staff position that requires a combination of skills in instructional design, instructional technology, faculty development, and project management. The employee will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to design, develop, and implement engaging online, hybrid, and in-person courses using effective pedagogy and instructional technologies. The candidate should be familiar with best practices of online course development, student engagement, and deployment. The instructional designer will consult with faculty about course design and the development of materials for online and hybrid delivery, analyze current online teaching practices, and provide recommendations on teaching strategies and evaluation to improve student learning experiences. Working with faculty and integrating best practices in online learning, they will create course development plans, edit course materials, and select appropriate technologies for course development and teaching. Prior experience facilitating training workshops and building online learning objects using a variety of authoring tools is necessary for the successful candidate. The position requires strong project management skills to prioritize the needs of faculty members, instructional technologists, and video professionals. Training in best practices for online learning (i.e. Quality Matters) is not required, but preferred.

The School of Public Health hires individuals who: foster and promote an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued; treat all individuals with respect; build collaborative working relationships with people of all different backgrounds; and practice equitable treatment and opportunity for all individuals.