Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.

Required Documents to Apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials:
• Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interests
• Resume or CV

Job Description:

About The Position

The instructional designer will be responsible for designing and developing effective learning experiences and materials for the faculty at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. This role involves collaborating with medical school faculty, analyzing learners’ needs, designing and developing instructional content, selecting appropriate delivery methods, and evaluating the effectiveness of the learning experience.

We are building a workplace and learning climate in which inclusive excellence and whole health principles are inextricable parts of our culture and practices. All voices are heard and valued, and professional and personal growth are actively supported. While AWSOM does not have a tenure track, we are building a school that will facilitate exceptional professional development opportunities for our faculty and other team members.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions Specific to the Position:

• Needs analysis: conduct a thorough analysis of the learners’ and course needs, goals, and objectives to design appropriate learning experiences that align with the medical education program objectives.
• Design: develop instructional content and materials that are engaging, interactive, and effective for medical student success and successful delivery of content.
• Development: develop course outlines, course objectives, course syllabi and other instructional materials that facilitate effective learning.
• Delivery: select appropriate delivery methods such as flipped classroom instruction, active learning, or blended learning to deliver the instructional content.
• Evaluation: measure the effectiveness of learning experiences using various evaluation methods such as feedback surveys, assessments, outcomes, formative and summative evaluations.
• Collaboration: work in tandem with faculty, instructors, trainers, and other stakeholders to ensure the instructional content meets the medical school educational objectives and the needs of the learners.
• Maintenance: update and revise existing instructional materials to ensure they remain relevant and effective throughout the ARCHES curriculum.
• Technical skills: have proficiency in the use of instructional technology and software tools to ensure multimedia content, videos, syllabi, and other materials are cohesive throughout all courses of the curriculum.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or related field.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in instructional design, education, or related field.

Minimum Work Experiences and Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in instructional design, education, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines
• Proven ability to master new software applications and technologies

Preferred Work Experiences and Qualifications

• Experience with eLearning authoring tools
• Experience with data management and learning analytics
• Background or expertise in medical education
• Possess an understanding of adult learning theory and experience in adult education

Skills Expected of All AWSOM Team Members

• Exemplary written, verbal, and other communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the position and the school
• Collaborative Skills: Build and maintain relationships internal and external to the organization 
• Creative and Open-Minded: Enjoy exploring and supporting innovation in teaching strategies, topic areas, professional growth opportunities, and more
• Discerning: Ability to recognize and support innovation
• Highly self-directed, and reliable and accountable
• Strong commitment to self-care
• Committed to Diversity and Inclusion: Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., co-workers, students, community members)  
• Commitment to meet and maintain professional development requirements related to this role

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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