Instructional Designer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Apr 11, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Instructional Designer
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Health Information Administration
Department	SHP-Psych Rehab & Counsel Pro
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP) is seeking an Instructional Designer to work in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions. The Instructional Designer will work with the newly funded Mental Health Technology Transfer Center ( MHTTC) located in the Rutgers School of Health Professions, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions. The MHTTC focuses on workforce development via training and technical assistance, engaging with organizations and treatment providers involved in the delivery of mental health services to strengthen their capacity to deliver effective, evidence-based practices to individuals with mental health conditions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Works with SMEs and the web support specialist to develop online training using educational technologies to create interactive and self-paced training modules on selected topics. Responsible for translation of content provided by the Lead Trainer and identified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Works collaboratively with Lead Trainer and identified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Reviews existing content materials to determine their utility for the development of online modules. Conducts detailed interviews with SMEs and the Lead Trainer. Creates online course material mock-ups and final course templates designed in Articulate Storyline 2 or other software.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79877.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	96133.00
Annual Maximum Salary	114343.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology Required plus four (4) years experience designing interactive.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Skilled in the knowledge and practice of instructional design models, theory, and practice. Expertise with CANVAS, Blackboard, Anthology or other learning management systems (LMS). Skilled in SCORM package software systems (i.e. Articulate Storyline 360, Wordpress). Expert in SQL coding and reporting. Experience in graphic design. Experience in graphic design designing interactive, self-paced, on-line learning experiences.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in an associated field with Instructional Design/Educational Technology Certificate preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0765
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	RWJMS Research Tower Busch Campus 675 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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