Academic Medicine Open Forum

Position: Director of Instructional Technology and Design - University of Illinois College of Medicine (closes 7/19/2024)

We are happy to announce a terrific opportunity for an experienced instructional designer to serve the University of Illinois College of Medicine as our Director of Instructional Technology and Design. The position is based in Chicago and collaborates across the Chicago, Rockford and Peoria campuses to promote curricular innovation and alignment, faculty and staff development, and effective utilization of learning technologies. Apply and view the detailed job posting.

Position Summary

In collaboration with the College of Medicine leadership, the Director of Instructional Technology and Design oversees the college-wide implementation of instructional technology to enhance medical student learning and ensure cross-campus alignment and comparability of curriculum. The Director assists faculty in utilizing technology-enhanced pedagogy and designing innovative curricular materials using evidence-based techniques. The individual will facilitate faculty and staff on-boarding and ongoing development in technology-enhanced curriculum management, instruction, and design across Chicago, Peoria and Rockford campuses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evidence-based, aligned processes for use of instructional technology including learning management systems, online content creation software, polling software, co-curricular electronic resources, file-sharing systems and related technology solutions utilized by College of Medicine.
• Conduct on-boarding and continuing education of faculty, staff, and students in the use of above technology
• Analyze, recommend, and implement emerging instructional technologies for use in a teaching and learning environment. Collaborate with Information Technology, Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning, UIC Libraries and other stakeholders to deploy solutions.
• Analyze utilization of technology by learners; analyze and report on effectiveness of instructional technology solutions.
• Assist Director of Educational Operations in the development and management of the technology enhanced learning budget
• Supervise media specialist in the office of Educational Affairs
• Serve as a project manager and/or project team member on special projects
• Serve on and represent Curricular/Educational Affairs on College-wide and University wide committees.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Apply here: Director of Instructional Technology and Design, College of Medicine