Job Details

MPAS Instructional Designer

Position Number: 7229442
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

MPAS Instructional Designer

Job Summary

Position Overview: To enhance the quality, consistency, and accessibility of the MPAS program, the Instructional Designer (ID) will provide dedicated expertise in course design, faculty support, and curriculum management. The ID will optimize course delivery, ensure alignment with accreditation standards, and implement best practices in health professions education.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Mapping and Management

Maintain and update the program's curriculum map
Ensure alignment of courses with ARC-PA standards and program learning outcomes.
Track course- and program-level competencies to identify gaps or redundancies.

2. Course Revision and Curriculum Development Support

Serve as the primary staff member on the Curriculum Committee, collaborating directly with faculty to review program data and recommend evidence-based curricular improvements.
Support faculty in revising existing courses for clarity, engagement, and learning outcomes.
Assist in developing new courses or modules to meet evolving program needs.
Ensure instructional materials follow best practices in health professions education.

3. Canvas Course Management and Support

Build and maintain courses in Canvas with standardized templates and accessibility compliance.
Implement best practices for course design, navigation, and engagement tools.
Provide troubleshooting and technical support for faculty and students.

4. Collaboration and Quality Assurance

Work with faculty to ensure strong course design.
Conduct regular course audits and implement improvements based on feedback and best practices.

5. Faculty Training and Support

Guide faculty on learning science, active learning strategies, and assessment design.
Serve as a point of contact for ongoing instructional support, troubleshooting, and coaching at the master's level.

Expected Outcomes:
Increased course consistency, quality, and student satisfaction.
Improved faculty competency in instructional design and online teaching.
Streamlined curriculum management and reporting for accreditation.
Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Measurable reduction in faculty time spent on course setup and revision.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Instructional Designer, II
In consultation with a supervisor, assist in directing the training design process from beginning to end, including selection of training models and authoring tools. May direct the work of others. Manage relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and learners (e.g., organize and conduct meetings, resolve issues/concerns). Design and develop instructional content for e-learning or instructor-led training (e.g., storyboards, scripts, course outlines, videos, assessments). Work with SMEs, stakeholders, and learners to identify learning needs and define instructional goals and outcomes. Evaluate learner feedback, and regularly review instructional content for relevance, effectiveness, and accuracy. Coordinate, troubleshoot, and complete updates as needed. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P28672Grade: P16
Instructional Designer, III
In communication with a supervisor, direct the training design process from beginning to end, including selection of training models and authoring tools. May direct the work of others. Manage relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and learners (e.g., organize and conduct meetings, resolve issues/concerns). Design and develop instructional content for e-learning or instructor-led training (e.g., storyboards, scripts, course outlines, videos, assessments). Work with SMEs, stakeholders, and learners to identify learning needs and define instructional goals and outcomes. Evaluate learner feedback, and regularly review instructional content for relevance, effectiveness, and accuracy. Coordinate, troubleshoot, and complete updates as needed. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P28673Grade: P17

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Instructional Designer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Instructional Designer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions
Please contact Abby Dowd with any questions.

Requisition Number: PRN45318B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00962 - Physician Asst. Ed. & Science
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39000 - 75000
Close Date: 7/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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