POSITION SUMMARY: The Instructional Design Specialist (IDS) provides pedagogical support to both the development of online courses and to augment traditional face-to-face courses in both the **medical education and school of medicine and dentistry’s graduate curriculum** by helping to deliver multimedia content in a digital environment and to design interactions and assessments that are interactive, engaging, and effective. The person in this position partners with faculty and administration in the design of online coursework, programs, and instructional practices; development of learning resources; and re-visioning of courses and course segments to electronic delivery methods. Supporting faculty development is a prime function; however finding, adapting, and creating interactive multimedia content may also be involved. The IDS works with faculty and administration to get student input and feedback. In addition, the IDS performs innovative and creative work and presents lessons learned to faculty (during seminars or in person) and/or colleagues at professional meetings. Work is performed under limited supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. **DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Originate and implement strategies to develop, support, enhance, and maintain the online delivery of education. This includes educational strategy, instructional design, and best practices, as well as systems integration and use of content, communication, and evaluation tools within a diverse and inclusive community. + Find, adapt, design, implement, and maintain interactive multimedia learning objects and assessments. + Support, advocate for, and expand online course development, use of the learning management system, content management system, and online learning software. + Participate in software systems testing, quality assurance, maintenance, and upgrades. + Participate in professional activities. Other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree in related discipline such as Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering: and 3-4 years of related experience, preferably 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. + Master’s degree preferred. **Required:** + Background or degree in medical or science-related field such as Biology or Chemistry. + Experience with content management systems. + Experience with science education. + Familiarity with database design fundamentals and interaction of databases with web pages. + Strong ability to teach adult learners in the usage of web-based tools/applications. + Excellent communication skills. + Capable of working collaboratively with faculty, staff, project leaders, and students. + Ability to translate complex technical information into usable, easy-to-follow instructions. + Working knowledge of multimedia learning object development software (e.g. Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate). + Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai, Desire to Learn); both Mac and PC platforms; HTML. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $63,815 - $95,723 Annually _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ Apply for Job + Careers + Sign In + New User **Location:** School of Medicine & Dentistry **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** **Schedule:**