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Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Engagement & Student Success, College of Nursing

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 28, 2026
Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Engagement & Student Success, College of Nursing Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Engagement & Student Success, College of Nursing Hiring Department: Ac Engmt & Student Success Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041701 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: August 3, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $70,000.00 - 80,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist leads the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional design and educational technology across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs of the College of Nursing. This role partners with faculty, program directors, and academic leadership to design and deliver high-quality, accessible, and evidence-based learning experiences across UIC Nursing regional programs and modalities (online, hybrid, simulation-based, and in-person). Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Program Development Lead development and implementation of a college-wide instructional design and educational technology strategy aligned with academic priorities, enrollment growth, and program expansion. Establish and standardize evidence-based course design processes across programs while partnering with academic leadership on curriculum redesign, new program development, and multi-campus alignment initiatives. Serve as a key contributor to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation preparation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts. Instructional Design & Course Assessment Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise courses using evidence-based instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, backward design), ensuring alignment with program outcomes, AACN Essentials, and clinical competencies. Integrate active learning strategies, best practices in health professions education, clinical judgment models (e.g., NGN/NCLEX), simulation-based learning, and competency-based education to ensure consistency and enhance student learning and outcomes. Ensure course quality and compliance with institutional quality standards (e.g., Quality Matters) and ADA Title II/WCAG accessibility requirements (e.g., captioning, document formatting, screen-reader compatibility) across all modalities and regional programs. Analyze course and student performance data (e.g., NCLEX, progression, etc.) to support continuous improvement, curriculum mapping, and academic program assessment. Instructional Technology & Innovation Oversee implementation and optimization of instructional technologies including LMS platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas), simulation technologies, ATI (or equivalent), virtual labs, and multimedia tools. Collaborate with UIC IT, the Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning, UIC Libraries, and other stakeholders to deploy and support technology solutions. Evaluate, implement, and optimize instructional technologies by analyzing usage and effectiveness to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Faculty Development & Support Lead faculty development and onboarding in instructional design, accessibility, and innovative teaching practices to support curriculum implementation. Collaborate with academic and support teams to align instructional and co-curricular initiatives while assisting in the planning and management of technology-enhanced learning resources and budgets. Other Responsibilities Serve on college and university committees related to curriculum, educational technology, and academic affairs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching OR Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Nursing Education, or related field Demonstrated skill in integrating course curricula and translating them to multiple modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, and simulation-based). Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) Knowledge of instructional design models, adult learning theory, and accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG) Experience in nursing, health sciences, or clinical education Familiarity with AACN Essentials, CCNE standards, and competency-based education Experience with simulation-based education and virtual clinical tools Quality Matters (QM) certification or similar credential Experience supporting NCLEX-focused curriculum and assessment strategies Experience leading cross-campus or multi-site academic initiatives To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 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