About this role
Instructional Designer
Position Description: Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.
Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Major/Essential Functions: • Collaborate with faculty and staff across the institution (Foster School of Medicine, Hunt School of Nursing, Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Hunt School of Dental Medicine) to design, develop, and revise high-quality courses and curricula. • Lead and support the technology-enhanced redesign of courses, including online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments. • Assist faculty in learning, adopting, and effectively applying instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning. • Provide training and professional development on instructional technologies, andragogical principles, and evidence-based teaching practices. • Develop and facilitate workshops and learning sessions on course design, assessment strategies, accessibility, and innovative teaching methods. • Offer individualized consultations to faculty on course planning, instructional design, learning outcomes, and continuous course improvement. • Create and maintain instructional design resources, guides, and templates that promote best practices in teaching and learning. • Support the integration and evaluation of new and emerging educational technologies. • Assess the effectiveness of instructional materials, course designs, and teaching strategies using qualitative and quantitative methods. • Ensure course content is accessible and aligned with universal design and institutional accessibility standards. • Assist faculty in aligning course objectives with program-level and institutional learning outcomes. • Contribute to institutional initiatives and strategic plans focused on enhancing teaching, learning, and academic innovation; prepare reports as needed. • Analyze instructional and learning data to inform curriculum development and instructional decision-making. • Provide technical and instructional support for quality improvement projects, Webex administration, and digital multimedia development, including videos, images, presentations, and electronic surveys. • Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position. • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSCEP OPs, etc.). • Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree plus one year of related experience; or a combination of education and/or related experience to equal 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience designing, developing, and implementing instructional materials and learning experiences for higher education faculty, residents, and adult learners. • Proficiency with learning management systems (particularly Canvas) and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate) to support online, blended, and technology-enhanced course design. • Demonstrated ability to design, administer, and analyze surveys and other evaluation tools to assess instructional effectiveness and inform course and curriculum improvements. • Experience using data to support instructional decision-making, including learning analytics, assessment data, and report development related to teaching and learning initiatives. • Proven ability to develop and deliver professional development, training, and workshops focused on instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technologies. • Advanced proficiency with productivity and multimedia tools, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, to create instructional content, resources, and digital learning materials. • Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., Web Content Accessibility Guidelines or WCAG, universal design for learning) and experience creating inclusive, accessible instructional content. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.