Instructional Designer

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Summary: The Instructional Designer will support the area of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). This position will work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners to create content for web-based courses, in-person workshops, and educational tools. This position will also utilize the LMS to build courses and measure training effectiveness. Working with content experts, this position will create a portfolio of coursework that includes practice exercises, knowledge checks, and other elements designed to drive knowledge retention for adult learners around the surgical care of patients.

This exempt position will report to the Instructional Design Manager in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,500 (commensurate with related experience). Applicants must submit a portfolio of work for consideration.

Responsibilities:

Develop design documents and/or storyboards and scripts outlining instructional objectives, methods, and assessment plans; design learning interactions for presentations and webinars in consultation with team.

Execute instructional design plans, using visual design skills and multimedia development skills, to develop engaging and effective learning experiences.

Work collaboratively with internal team and external partners to design, develop and deliver fully online and blended courses, as well as technology-enhanced instructional materials, focusing on learner-centered experiences and most effective use of instructional resources.

• Work with project management lead to ensure that quality deliverables are produced to meet project timelines.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.

At least 2-4 years of professional experience as an instructional designer is required.

Experience in e-learning development, video editing, and building courses in a learning management system is required.

Experience in Articulate is strongly preferred.

Website editing/development knowledge is preferred, as is experience with both in-person and online learning development.

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Comprehensive Benefits:
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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