Principal Instructional Designer

University of Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Instructional Designer to lead innovative instructional design projects. In this dynamic role, you will act as a technical lead for the Learning Management System, create engaging online courses, and support the development of multimedia learning materials. You will collaborate with experts to enhance training content and facilitate the use of cutting-edge technologies. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in public health education while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in learning and development!

Benefits

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Generous leave

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in instructional design and technology.
• Proficient in multimedia and content authoring tools.
• Experience with LMS management and course development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the instructional design team and manage projects from start to finish.
• Create and manage online courses in the LMS (Canvas).
• Provide technical support and training for faculty and staff.

Skills

Multimedia authoring tools

Content authoring tools

User and Learning Management Systems

Website development and programming

Web conferencing and presentation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Captivate

Articulate Storyline

Canvas

WordPress

Zoom

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center

Principal Instructional Designer

Position # : 758745 - Requisition # : 36692

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers

Job Summary :

Position Emphasis :

Act as Instructional Design Team Technical Lead and consultant for the RM-PHTC LMS and registration system.

Provide project management for end-to-end development and delivery of instructional design projects.

Create and maintain/manage courses in an LMS (currently Canvas).

Provide technical assistance and course management for workforce training courses to support facilitators and subject matter experts.

Develop asynchronous learning opportunities.

Create and edit multimedia learning materials.

Provide technical support for webinars and bidirectional video events.

Be an active participant in receiving and giving feedback on team projects.

Learn new technologies and methods using resources available to the RM-PHTC.

Work with stakeholder experts to identify the most appropriate development tools and assist with design and development of online training content and courses.

Train individual or groups of faculty and staff in the use of learning management systems and other applications as needed.

Coordinate instructional activities, including logistics for distance delivery technologies.

Develop, maintain, manage, and update training portals, web assets, and learning management systems.

Follow emerging and innovative practices and research in public health training, education, and instructional design.

Provide technical support to instructors and learners utilizing online training platforms.

Maintain the Center for Public Health Practice, Instructional Design (under CSPH), and CoE websites and other online assets developed and maintained by the Center or RM-PHTC.

Manage LMS Coordinator / Registrar and others as assigned, providing training, supervision, and project direction.

Qualifications :

Requires a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field and at least 3 years of experience.

Must have experience in each of the following skills :

Multimedia authoring tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Audition, etc.), Camtasia.

Content authoring tools including Captivate, Articulate Storyline and Rise, Genially, H5P, D2L Creator+.

User and Learning Management Systems including Canvas, LearnDash, D2L Brightspace to create and manage online courses, user accounts, course settings, and enrollment options.

Website development, programming, and coding using WordPress, Elementor, HTML, and CSS.

Web conferencing and presentation tools including Zoom.

Required : Applicants must meet qualifications at the time of hire.

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Additional Details :

The Colorado School of Public Health has an opening for a Principal Instructional Designer with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

For full consideration, please submit :

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references including contact details

Questions should be directed to : Megan Frieje, [emailprotected] (@cuanschutz.edu)

Screening begins immediately and is ongoing.

Offered wage : $69,591 - $80,000 per year. The salary will be based on experience, education, and other factors. The position does not qualify for overtime.

The University of Colorado offers generous benefits, including leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator at [emailprotected] (@ucdenver.edu).

Background checks are conducted for all prospective employees. Vaccination against COVID-19 and other requirements may apply depending on the role and location.