Principal Instructional Designer

University of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Principal Instructional Designer, where you will lead innovative projects in instructional design and technology. This role involves collaborating with experts to create engaging online courses and training materials, utilizing cutting-edge tools to enhance learning experiences. You'll be at the forefront of developing asynchronous learning opportunities and providing technical support for various digital platforms. If you're passionate about education and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in public health training.

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in instructional design or related field.
• Expertise in multimedia and content authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional design projects and manage course development.
• Provide technical support for online training platforms.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Articulate Storyline

Canvas LMS

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Captivate

Genially

D2L Brightspace

Elementor

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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:

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

• 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 the learning management systems and other applications as needed.
• Coordinate instructional activities which may include the logistics for distance delivery technologies.
• Develop, maintain, manage and update training portals, web assets and learning management systems.
• Follow emerging and novel 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 any other websites or online assets related 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 3 years of experience.
• Must have some experience in each of the following skills:
• Multimedia authoring tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier 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.
• Variety of web conferencing and presentation, presentation, distance learning, and video editing tools and software platforms including Zoom.
  

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

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
  
  

Questions should be directed to: Megan Frieje, [e-mail]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and is ongoing.

Salary and Benefits:

Offered wage: $69,591 - $80,000 per year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school’s students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

University Staff

Job Category

Business Services

Primary Location

United States

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Apr 23, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name

Megan Freije

Posting Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Number

00758745

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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