A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
Community Based Educational Specialist University of Connecticut - 4.2 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time | Contract 5 hours ago Qualifications Technical editing Master's degree Adult education instructional development Educational program evaluation Adult learning Technical Proficiency Adult education Educational program management
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This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits. This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract. This position is in salary group UHP-07; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan Why UConn Health UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
PURPOSE OF CLASS
At the UCHC, this class is accountable for acting as a specialist in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Community Based Education Programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Coordinates/implements educational programs; facilitates the educational process of students affiliated with a variety of approved institutions; develops/writes curricula; develops/maintains teaching materials and aids; provides technical support to others in the development of health education materials; develops collegial relationships with the community and others within the UCHC; teaches courses, workshops, seminars and in service training for community agencies for credit and non-credit; serves as educational consultant and resource person to medical and other students, community agencies and allied/affiliated institutions; serves as a consultant in areas of educational methodology; develops/maintains records and reports; develops and writes grant proposals; participates on appropriate committees; writer/editor for various newsletters; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning; knowledge of current educational literature and research in practice; considerable knowledge of community systems and resources; knowledge of writing/editing; skill in planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of educational programs; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; computer skills; teaching ability; ability to plan curriculum to a targeted audience; ability to work under pressure deadlines.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
General Experience:
Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Must have demonstrable work experience in health disparities, health equity, and/or community-engaged/participatory programs, education, or outreach. Experience working with and in partnership with communities of color. Experience with community engagement and participatory processes, including community advisory boards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, Instagram, and Constant Contact. Experience with or willingness to learn qualitative data management software (e.g., NVivo) is a plus. Experience supporting policy advocacy, including preparing written communications or testimony related to public health or health equity issues, is a plus. Experience developing and writing articles, social media posts, and brief communications that translate research and policy-related information into accessible messages for community and public audiences (distinct from research dissemination for policy and academic audiences). Experience implementing CME education events and programs in an academic medical setting Applicants with background in population health, health disparities, social sciences, social work, health equity, or health policy. Submission of a health policy related writing sample may be requested (e.g., health policy brief, policy landscape report, community facing summary or guide, community education brief or research paper). A skills assessment during the interview may be required. Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
SCHEDULE
Fulltime. Forty (40) hours per week. Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends to accommodate institute and community events.
