Details
Open Date 08/15/2025
Requisition Number PRN42831B
Job Title Manager, Program(s)
Working Title Instructional Designer/ Curriculum Specialist
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day

WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY

This is a HYBRID position and after a period of in-person training will work ON- CAMPUS typically about three days per week and REMOTELY if desired the other two, with schedules approved by the supervisor.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00985 - CON ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $75,000
Close Date 11/15/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Curriculum Specialist/Instructional Technologist plays an integral role in creating and enhancing effective online learning experiences for the College of Nursing ( CON ). Working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders, this position focuses on designing, developing, and evaluating engaging, high-quality online courses that align with institutional standards and foster student success. Leveraging expertise in instructional design and emerging technologies, the specialist ensures course content and delivery support effective learning outcomes.
This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage , an additional immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave , paid holidays , tuition assistance for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others. See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Regularly evaluating and refining course elements to improve learning outcomes and student experiences.
• Ensuring course quality through consistency, accuracy, and accessibility checks.
• Providing personalized support for course design and redesign, promoting best practices and innovation.
• Using data and feedback to evaluate courses and recommend improvements.
  This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
  Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
  Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
  Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
  Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
  Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
  Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.