Details

Open Date 03/06/2025

Requisition Number PRN41354B

Job Title Project Administrator

Working Title Instructional Designer

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00962 - Physician Asst. Ed. & Science

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 70,000 - 75,000

Close Date 04/02/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and staff in the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences to design novel curriculum for a developing Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies program and develop and enhance the curriculum for the Physician Assistant program. This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating instructional materials and activities that support effective learning and meet accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Design and develop instructional materials, including online modules, simulations, and assessments, that align with the DPA and PA programs’ learning objectives and competencies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Vice-Chair of Education, subject matter experts (SMEs) and Course Directors (CDs), including faculty and clinicians, to ensure content accuracy and relevance.

• Technology Integration: Utilize educational technologies and learning management systems ( LMS ) to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.

• Assessment: Develop and implement assessment tools to measure student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze feedback from students and faculty to continuously improve instructional materials and strategies.

• Training: Provide training and support to faculty on best practices in instructional design and the use of educational technologies.

• Compliance: Ensure all instructional materials comply with accreditation standards and institutional policies.

• Accreditation Support: Assist the Vice-Chair of Education and the University of Utah PA program in preparing for accreditation by developing documentation, gathering evidence of compliance, mapping the curriculum, and participating in self-study and site visit preparations.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years of progressively more responsible related experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills required. A related Master’s degree preferred.

Preferences

• Education: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in medical or health sciences education.

• Skills:

• Proficiency in instructional design software (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).

• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (e.g., CANVAS , Blackboard)

• Strong understanding of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE , Bloom’s Taxonomy).

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze and apply feedback to improve instructional materials.

• Knowledge of Physician Assistant Program accreditation standards.

• Experience in developing health professions training programs.

• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) principles.

• Experience with e-learning development and multimedia production.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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