Instructional Designer, School of Medicine (UNR Med)

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave benefits

Fitness center access

Local discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks an Instructional Designer to develop and deliver engaging instructional materials that enhance teaching and learning. This role supports curriculum design, educational technology integration, and content development while aligning with accreditation standards.

You will collaborate with academic departments, provide guidance on copyright, coordinate timelines, and train faculty and staff on course design and educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years related experience or Master’s degree with 2 years related experience.
• Experience in development of educational materials (videos, eLearning modules, online cases, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with online collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging instructional materials for teaching and learning.
• Support curriculum design, educational technology integration, and content development aligned with accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with academic departments, guide copyright compliance, coordinate project timelines, and train faculty and staff.

Skills

Educational material development

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years related experience

Master’s degree with 2 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Captivate

LMS

PowToon

Canva

Movie editor

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is seeking an Instructional Designer to develop and deliver engaging, effective instructional materials that enhance teaching and learning. This position supports curriculum design, educational technology integration, and content development while ensuring alignment with best practices in education and accreditation standards. The Instructional Designer collaborates with academic departments, provides guidance on copyright compliance, coordinates project timelines, and trains faculty and staff on course design and educational technologies. Additional responsibilities include supporting assessment and evaluation efforts, contributing to accreditation activities, participating in community engagement events, and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degreeand three (3) years of related work experience OR

Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience

Related Experience

• Experience in the development of educational/training materials (e.g. videos, eLearning modules, online cases, etc.). Examples of platforms: Adobe Captivate, movie editor software, Learning Management Systems, YouTube, PowToon, Canva)


• Intermediate experience with MS Office suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)


• Comfort with online collaboration tools (e.g. Box, shared editing software, etc.)

Schedule or Travel Requirements

• Variable work schedule


• Occasional travel

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance


• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits


• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center


• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders


• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.


• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate


• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Search Coordinator, Madison Sommer at [e-mail]

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to ‘A Healthy Nevada’, nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].

This posting is open until filled

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine