Education Specialist/Instructional Designer (Hybrid) - Instructional Design Studio
Wash U · Washington University Medical Campus · Posted 2026-08-18
Job description
Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Reporting to the Manager of the Instructional Design (ID) Studio under the leadership of the Associate Dean of Education Digital Transformation and Data Strategy, the Education Specialist/Instructional Designer will work with faculty and staff to design, create, and deliver instructional materials and related digital media in support of learning, teaching, assessment, and improving student outcomes. The Education Specialist/Instructional Designer will assist with promotion and outreach of instructional design services and related efforts across WashU Medicine. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate and Create • Collaborate with faculty and staff, providing guidance on the effective instructional design of courses and sessions. • Support subject matter experts in the development and creation of content for their courses and instructional sessions. • Provide assistance with the creation of course material/media supporting student learning objectives. • Work collaboratively with ID Studio and other School of Medicine colleagues to create interactive videos and other multimedia for instructional needs. • Liaise with WashU Information Technology and other instructional designers and education specialists to solve common problems and maximize use of available tools, services, spaces, and resources. • Promote available instructional design services within the WashU Medicine community. • Partner in the collaboration and development of training resources for faculty, staff, and/or students. • Partner in the delivery of training sessions for faculty, staff, and/or students. Project Management • Develop and manage multiple project plans. • Establish deadlines with project partners, lead project meetings, and effectively communicate project milestones. • Work in collaboration with the Office of Education , with guidance from ETIU leadership to establish priority assignments. Instructional Design Service and Consultation • Provide consultation and training on educational technologies and course/session design to the WashU Medicine community. • Provide support in the design and creation of instructional materials for WashU Medicine faculty through the utilization of appropriate in-person, blended, and online instruction solutions based on best practices, educational research, and appropriate assessment methods. • Assist in resolving copyright and fair use issues for instructional materials in collaboration with Becker Medical Library staff. Other Duties • Participate in WashU Medicine community activities and professional development. • As helpful to the institution, attend and present at professional conferences. • As needed, travel to on-campus and off-campus sites to provide collaborative support for instructional content/media. • Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions:Job Location/Working ConditionsNormal office environment.Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.Physical EffortTypically sitting at desk or table.EquipmentOffice equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Associate degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Development Of Educational/Training Materials (1 Year) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Code of Federal Regulations, Collaboration, Graphic Arts Design, Graphic Design, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Institutional Assessment, Instructional Design, Instructional Techniques, Instructure Canvas, Maintain Web Pages, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365, Oral Communications, Peer Collaboration, Project Management, Regulatory Research, Research Ethics, Team Collaboration, Video Conferencing, Web-Based Communications, Web Graphic Design, Web Meetings, Written Communication Grade G12 Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks