Instructional Designer

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (IFIP) seeks a collaborative Instructional Designer to develop implementation tools and online trainings for educators, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and others. The role advances evidence-based resources while complying with regulatory requirements.

You will design training across modalities (self-paced courses, videos, toolkits, podcasts) using Articulate, Camtasia, and Canvas, collaborating with subject matter

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, public health, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with the principles, practices, techniques, technology, and standards of adult learning
• Effective communication with varied audiences
• Proficient in the use of various e-learning technology/software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Articulate 360, videoconferencing, etc.)
• Proficient in video and/or sound filming and editing
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience working with workforce training programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to communicate effectively with subject matter experts and collaborators
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail and under general supervision
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities
• Experience and a strong desire to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in firearm violence prevention, school safety, positive youth development, violence prevention, or related fields

Responsibilities

• Design and plan for training that is responsive to identified needs and delivered using creative, engaging modalities. Includes exploration and implementation of new and existing technologies and training formats.
• Develop training in a variety of online modalities such as self-paced online courses, videos, toolkits, podcasts, etc., using available technologies such as Articulate, Camtasia, and Canvas/Canvas Catalog.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and presenters to develop accessible, interactive trainings and resources designed around specific learning objectives and competencies, compliant with copyright rules, and aligned with best practices for adult learners and the online environment.
• Design and produce various training media including but not limited to lectures/presentations, scripts, tutorials, visuals and graphics, and job aids. Includes video, audio, and other editing in order to create a high-quality product. Engage external vendors for media production as appropriate.
• Create and communicate project plans and timelines for course production.
• Support the IFIP team in data collection, interpretation, and revision of training development processes for rapid cycle quality improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts in the development and facilitation of interactive virtual training that is responsive to national training needs, such as open online courses, webinars, workshops, etc. It may involve local and national travel.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Effective communication

Project prioritization

Team collaboration

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, public health, or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Canvas

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (IFIP) is a transdisciplinary institute that works to engage the breadth of expertise across the University of Michigan, with input from nonacademic stakeholders, to generate knowledge and advance solutions that will decrease firearm injury in the United States. The Institute also serves as a national hub for research that will drive new solutions to this public health crisis and will train the next generation of leaders in the field. The Institute is supported by an organizational structure that provides internal oversight and external guidance and focuses activities across six cores: 1) research, 2) education and training, 3) community engagement, 4) policy, 5) implementation, and 6) data and methods; and across six pillars: firearm-related suicide, firearm-related intimate partner violence, community violence, unintentional shootings, police shootings, and mass/school violence.

The Institute seeks a creative and collaborative Instructional Designer to support the development of implementation tools and resources for IFIP, including the Michigan Firearm Law Implementation Program and the Community Firearm Violence Prevention (CFVP) Network nationwide. The Instructional Designer will be an integral member of the IFIP team working closely with training, communications, and evaluation staff to create evidence-based resources for educators, law enforcement professionals, mental health professionals, and others.

This person is expected to understand and support the conduct of research within all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

• Design and plan for training that is responsive to identified needs and delivered using creative, engaging modalities. Includes exploration and implementation of new and existing technologies and training formats.
• Develop training in a variety of online modalities such as self-paced online courses, videos, toolkits, podcasts, etc., using available technologies such as Articulate, Camtasia, and Canvas/Canvas Catalog.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and presenters to develop accessible, interactive trainings and resources designed around specific learning objectives and competencies, compliant with copyright rules, and aligned with best practices for adult learners and the online environment.
• Design and produce various training media including but not limited to lectures/presentations, scripts, tutorials, visuals and graphics, and job aids. Includes video, audio, and other editing in order to create a high-quality product. Engage external vendors for media production as appropriate.
• Create and communicate project plans and timelines for course production.
• Support the IFIP team in data collection, interpretation, and revision of training development processes for rapid cycle quality improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts in the development and facilitation of interactive virtual training that is responsive to national training needs, such as open online courses, webinars, workshops, etc. It may involve local and national travel.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, public health, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with the principles, practices, techniques, technology, and standards of adult learning
• Effective communication with varied audiences
• Proficient in the use of various e-learning technology/software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Articulate 360, videoconferencing, etc.)
• Proficient in video and/or sound filming and editing
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience working with workforce training programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to communicate effectively with subject matter experts and collaborators
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail and under general supervision
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities
• Experience and a strong desire to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in firearm violence prevention, school safety, positive youth development, violence prevention, or related fields

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with proposing innovative modalities and technology
• Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving, and comfort working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Work Schedule

This position is for a hybrid work schedule of both in-person and remote work with 2 days of on campus work (Ann Arbor campus) expected each week.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.