Instructional Design Specialist (NE)

Rochester, MNPart-timePosted Jul 6, 2026

The Instructional Design Specialist performs a full range of professional duties assisting colleagues with designing and implementing online courses as well as computer training support. The Instructional Design Specialist works with staff to develop new education curriculum (courses, content and materials) and translate existing content to new delivery formats. This position conducts an assessment of needs, designs curriculum for instruction, and implements and follows up with an evaluation of courses and curriculum created. 

The Instructional Design Specialist will also provide ongoing instructional design and technical expertise for colleagues in the development of web-based projects and online learning opportunities. This includes conceptualizing design options, programs, and deploying them and assisting in assessing education technology products for efficacy on an ongoing basis. The Instructional Design Specialist will also have responsibility for project management and tracking.

Strong video and audio editing and production experience preferred. Gamification and other interactive technology knowledge a plus.    

May be asked to come onsite biannually. 

This position is a combination of remote and on-site work; individual must live within a 100 mile driving distance to the Jacksonville, Rochester or Scottsdale Mayo Clinic campus.

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

A master's degree in education, instructional design or related field is preferred. A bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. 

Demonstrated success in curriculum design and development. Knowledge and experience in developing relational and web-based databases is beneficial. Proficiency in standard productivity software, web-based authoring systems, graphics software and multimedia applications. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

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