Curricular Design/Instructional Technology Specialist

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Curricular Design / Instructional Tech Specialist assists the Senior Director of Instructional and Curricular Design to support the faculty and staff at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (HMSOM) in designing and revising curriculum across all four years and expanding academic support using current and emerging technologies. This role involves assessing learning needs, developing educational sessions, collaborating with faculty on learning objectives and teaching methodologies, ensuring alignment between assessments and objectives, and creating faculty resources such as training materials, online resources, and videos. This role also provides technical support to faculty and students on curricular systems and software, maintains online informational resources, and contributes to curricular technology committees, including those focused on AI.

*This is a hybrid role -  3 days onsite /2 days offsite

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Curricular Design / Instructional Tech Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assesses learning needs and develops educational sessions.
• Works with faculty across all phases on developing, writing or revising learning objectives.
• Identifies appropriate learning methods based on the learning objectives and assists faculty in incorporating these in courses.
• Ensures assessments are aligned with the learning objectives.
• Develops tools, training materials and tip sheets for faculty to aid in the design and revision of sessions.
• Develops online resources and videos for faculty educational materials.
• Teaches faculty on learning theories and application of learning theories in designing and teaching courses.
• Assists students, faculty and staff with the use of curricular technology as required.
• Provides support to students and faculty in the use of instructional/curriculum systems, software, and programs.
• Maintains on-line information on the Office of Medical Education and the Instructional & Curricular Design web pages.
• Assists with liaising for related areas such as Digital Technology Services and Google Technical Support for the onboarding of new technologies.
• Assists in researching, validating and implementing new educational technologies as necessary.
• May attend AAMC/Group on Information - Instructional Technology webinars to stay current with technology.
• Assists with setting and coordinating course materials for Medical Education Curriculum Development and Research courses, including student electives and programs for faculty.
• Works with faculty and staff on supporting curricular technology related committees, including those on A.I.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education, Technology or other relevant area of study, with a speciality in Instructional Design.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in instructional design.
• Comfort learning and training others on the use of curricular technologies.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver, particularly for educational issues.
• Ability to recommend and develop all types of learning solutions, including online, synchronous, asynchronous, small, and large group classroom teaching.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic or healthcare setting.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Compensation
Minimum rate of $70,668.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

Salary : $70,668