UNIV -Open Rank Faculty - Instructional Designer - College of Health Professions, Department of Health Studies

Job Description Summary

The Department of Health Studies seek a dynamic and experienced Instructional Designer to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of competency-based academic programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in instructional design best practices online and hybrid learning environments and electronic assessment platforms that support competency-based education (CBE) models. This role will collaborate closely with faculty program directors and academic leadership to ensure high-quality engaging and measurable learning experiences across all programs.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000224 CHP - Information Technology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Curriculum Design & Development 30%

Collaborate with faculty to design and revise courses aligned with program-level competencies and learning objectives.

Develop modular stackable learning experiences suitable for rolling admissions and nontraditional learners.

Ensure course materials adhere to evidence-based instructional design practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

Competency-Based Education (CBE) Implementation 20%

Guide the design of CBE-aligned courses including mastery-based learning pathways and performance-based assessments.

Define and document curriculum maps progression models and demonstration-of-mastery requirements.

Assessment & Analytics 15%

Integrate electronic assessment tools and platforms (e.g. Brightspace Anthology) to track student learning outcomes and competency attainment.

Develop and refine rubrics grading workflows and feedback strategies.

Analyze course and assessment data to inform continuous improvement efforts.

Facilitate quality assurance testing of course materials through the implementation of Quality Matters/Universal Design for Learning principles.

Faculty Support & Training 10%

Provide instructional consultations training workshops and support for faculty on course design digital tools and pedagogical innovations.

Promote best practices for online and hybrid teaching inclusive learning and learner-centered course delivery.

Project Management 5%

Lead or contribute to course development projects ensuring deadlines deliverables and quality standards are met.

Maintain clear documentation of design processes and collaboration efforts.

CHP Instructional Design Team Support 15%

Collaborate on cross-college instructional design projects and share best practices.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of instructional resources and training materials.

Participate in faculty development offerings and workshops facilitated by the CHP Instructional Design team.

Support the integration and promotion of educational technology tools across the college.

Participate in the development and promotion of the scholarship of teaching and learning - 10%

Work with the instructional design team to conduct scholarship and/or research in support of CHP educational initiatives.

Participate in leadership and service within professional organizations appropriate to the individuals expertise and training.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in Instructional Design Curriculum & Instruction Learning Technologies Educational Psychology or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years experience in instructional design or educational technology preferably in higher education.

Demonstrated experience with competency-based education models frameworks and delivery.

Proficiency with electronic assessment systems (e.g. LMS-integrated platforms analytics dashboards rubrics outcomes tracking tools).

Experience working with faculty and subject matter experts to develop online and hybrid courses.

Strong project management and communication skills with attention to detail and stakeholder collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in healthcare education or health professions programs.

Familiarity with Brightspace (D2L) Anthology Suite Interfolio or similar platforms.

Knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g. CAHME AUPHA CAHIIM) and how they intersect with instructional design and assessment practices.

Experience with instructional video development media tools and accessibility standards (e.g. ADA compliance WCAG).

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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