Instructional Development Specialist I

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Closing Date:

01/02/2026

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

COM IDHI Instructional Design

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Instructional Development Specialist I (IDS I) is part of the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI) team and reports to the Assistant Director of Instructional Design Education Program. This role involves creating educational content in both print and digital formats aligned with the Institutes programs contracts and grant requirements. Collaborating with senior team members the IDS I co-leads the development of training courses and curricula for healthcare professionals patients and the public while gaining experience working with subject matter experts and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and establish learning objectives. Responsibilities include producing e-learning modules webinars in-person instruction videos and other educational resources. The IDS I utilizes adult learning principles and instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM ensuring best practices are applied across projects.

The IDS I works under the guidance of the Assistant Director and senior team members to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. They apply project management principles to their daily tasks and provide technical support for teleconferences. Additionally they edit and manage video content for the Institutes Learn On Demand learning management system.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in instructional technology education communication or related field plus three (3) years of experience in adult learning program development or instructional design required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop print and digital content for both large and small audiences in a clear and concise manner.

• Familiarity with learning management systems such as Blackboard or similar applications.

• Teaching web-based learning faculty development curriculum development health care education case-based learning and technical support experience is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Suite Articulate Storyline and Articulate RISE VYond (or other animation software) WordPress other video editing and/other video editing and/or graphic design experience.

• Knowledge of Project Management principles and adult learning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in instructional technology education communication or related field.

• 3 or more years of experience in adult learning program development or instructional design.

• Project management certification.

• Knowledge of medical terminology project management graphic design and video or photography skills.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the Assistant Director and senior team members to develop training courses and curricula for healthcare professionals patients and the public. This involves collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to conduct needs analyses determine effective delivery methods establish learning objectives create storyboards write scripts and develop educational content for various instructional products including e-learning modules webinars in-person training and videos.

• Incorporates project management principles adult learning methodologies instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM and 508 accessibility standards to ensure high-quality outcomes that address the needs of adult learners.

• Uses various software products including Adobe Suite Articulate Storyline Articulate RISE VYond and WordPress.

• Collaborates with education team members to provide technical support for teleconferences and manage video content within the Institutes learning management systems.

• Responsibilities include offering technical support during teleconferences editing videos and maintaining existing content.

• Contributes to marketing efforts for conferences and teleconferences by creating digital and print content and capturing photography and video footage to create highlight reels.

• Works as part of a team to assist with training programs and seminars as needed.

• Maintains resource files on all project work.

• Collaborates on marketing strategies and provides limited graphic design support such as web graphics flyers etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeCover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of five Professional References (name email business title) Proof of Veteran Status Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes