Job Details
Instructional Developer (Cizik School of Nursing)
2026-01-27 Uthealth Houston Houston,TX
Description:
Certification/Skills:
MS Office software.
On-line course management development software.
Client/customer focus.
Good interpersonal skills.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) Years of experience preferably in on-line course management development software. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Position Summary:
An Instructional Developer will partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to help design, develop, and implement high-quality
online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses that support the school's mission to advance excellence in education, research,
and practice. This role supports both graduate, undergraduate, and outreach educational programs and contributes to the
continuous improvement of the learning experience across the curriculum.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise engaging and pedagogically sound courses and
learning modules for online, hybrid, and in-person delivery. Apply instructional design theories, adult learning
principles, and best practices in online education and competency-based learning. - Provide faculty development and one-on-one consultations focused on effective online pedagogy, assessment
strategies, and accessibility. Ensure all course materials meet accessibility standards. - Develop digital learning materials, including multimedia content, simulations, and interactive case studies, in
collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs). Support faculty in integrating educational technologies,
such as Canvas (LMS), Panopto, Turnitin, and simulation software, into their courses. - Stay current with trends and emerging technologies in instructional design, health professions education, and
E-learning. - Evaluate and maintain course design templates and documentation for consistent delivery across programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
MS Office software.
On-line course management development software.
Client/customer focus.
Good interpersonal skills.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) Years of experience preferably in on-line course management development software. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.