Overview
The SHS Instructional Designer is responsible for supporting instructors and departments in the School of Health Sciences in addressing complex teaching and learning issues related to instructional design as it relates to traditional, hybrid, and online courses. The Instructional Designer plays a key role as a resource in designing and developing high-quality support resources including training guides, videos, and on-demand options, to address day-to-day faculty needs and produce best-in-class and interactive exercises that support student success. This person will engage in ongoing research to identify the tools and assets to ensure faculty are able to engage in best-practice in their pedagogy. In addition, the Instructional Designer is responsible for data collection and analysis, compliance audits, maintaining certifications for all faculty, and supervising procedures and requirements of faculty aligned in the SHS Technology Policy. The Instructional Designer will function to provide technical support for the Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas. This person will be part of the broader Instructional Design team at Touro College and, in that capacity, has dotted line reporting responsibilities to the Vice President of Online Education.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and learning or faculty development
Assist faculty with the design, creation and delivery of online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses
Train and support faculty in the development of online courses
Develop and deliver training in effective teaching and instructional design in order to ensure the integration of technology into teaching and learning
Work collaboratively with the Department of Online Education, as well as the Office of Instructional and Information Services, to stay abreast of current Touro policies and projects
Develop, in collaboration with the Deans, annual goals and objectives
Monitor and engage in staying on top of emerging instructional technologies and trends in instructional design through scholarly research and continued professional development
Acquire and maintain familiarity with online material related to the health sciences
Develop familiarity with new software tools and websites that focus on simulations related to the health sciences
Provide periodic updates to the Dean's Office regarding trends in ID
Provide feedback regarding faculty ID needs
Identify and communicate ID challenges impacting students and faculty
Support the strategic agenda of the School of Health Sciences
Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required
Strong skills in building working relationships with faculty and staff within the SHS and, more broadly with those within the Touro College University System
Able to lead, and participate in, multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with others
An understanding of the best practice in teaching and learning as well as various technology-based learning tools to enhance teaching and learning
Extensive knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and an in-depth understanding of pedagogy
Demonstrated knowledge of software tools used in online education
Experience in supporting development of online courses
Excellent track record of using a learning management system; Canvas preferred
Experience teaching and knowledge of a range of pedagogical approaches
Extensive knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how to apply that to the development of online and classroom courses.
Preferred:
Demonstrated expertise with e-learning software and content development tools as well as ability to build effective training content
Familiarity with new media and new technology solutions (e.g. WeVideo, Yuja Panorama, etc.) for higher education and the health sciences (e.g. iHuman, VisibleBody, EHRgo, etc.)
Experience with a variety of operating systems (e.g. OSX, Windows, iPhone/Android Mobile) and web-conferencing tools, such as Zoom and Skype.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Google Apps and Education tools, Adobe, educational video production tools (e.g., Yuja), and cloud computing (e.g., Box)
Working Conditions
Extensive time sitting
Extensive time of computer use
Maximum Salary
USD $87,495.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
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Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip | US-NY-New York | US-NY-Brooklyn
ID 2026-13419
College TUNY - School of Health Sciences
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 9am-5pm
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel None
Category Administration
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US
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