UNIV - Instructional Designer and eLearning Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Instructional Designer supports faculty in the design, development, and enhancement of graduate-level (Master’s and Ph.D.) courses across a range of biomedical and health sciences disciplines. This position uses evidence-based instructional strategies and educational technologies to optimize the graduate student learning experience at MUSC’s College of Graduate Studies.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC000947 CGS DO Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

46,655.00 - 66,488.00 - 86,321.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Course Design and Development (35%)

• Collaborate with faculty to design high-quality online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
• Ensure alignment between course outcomes, assessments, and learning activities.
• Apply UDL and accessibility standards to all course materials.
• Integrate multimedia, simulations, and active learning strategies for graduate education.

Faculty Support and Training (25%)

• Provide individual consultations and group workshops to support faculty in instructional design.
• Train faculty on use of the Learning Management System (e.g., Brightspace, Blackboard).
• Recommend pedagogical strategies for adult learners and research-focused instruction.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Conduct course reviews using institutional or national standards (e.g., Quality Matters).
• Gather and analyze feedback for ongoing improvement of course design.
• Support continuous quality improvement for graduate-level instruction.

Research and Innovation (15%)

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in instructional design.
• Contribute to research, pilot initiatives, and publications related to instructional innovation.
• Support scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) initiatives in the college.

Documentation and Project Management (10%)

• Track instructional projects using project management tools.
• Maintain documentation of course design processes and outcomes.
• Develop design templates and standardized instructional guides.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in instructional design, preferably in a higher education or health sciences context.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional models (e.g., ADDIE), adult learning theory, and course assessment strategies.
• Experience with LMS platforms and accessibility compliance.
• Experience working with graduate-level (Master’s or Ph.D.) curricula in biomedical sciences or STEM fields.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters or similar instructional quality frameworks.
• Background or formal training in biomedical education or health professions.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in education or another directly related field and two years experience in curriculum development. 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 bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) 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 20/20 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (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 hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be ambidextrous. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

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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