Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109417 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 10 (Salaried) Position Description: The Associate Director, Instructional Technology in the Health Science Center provides operational leadership, strategic development, and academic management for the Professional Development Core and broader Physician-Scientist Training initiatives. This role focuses on building a highly skilled, transdisciplinary clinical research workforce and accelerating the career trajectories of early-career investigators and research support staff. The Associate Director collaborates across research cores, university departments, and external healthcare affiliates to execute academic curricula, manage competitive grant cohorts, establish bio-innovation partnerships, and lead the dissemination and digital infrastructure strategy for the Louisville Clinical & Translational Research Center (LCTRC). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Administration & Curricular Leadership (40%) Orchestrate the strategic planning, instructional design, and operational administration of the PD Core curricula for early-stage investigators and aspiring physician-scientists, ensuring alignment with institutional Clinical and Translational Research objectives. Co-direct professional development programming for Clinical Research Coordinators by partnering closely with Norton Healthcare and the Clinical Trials Unit to manage and execute high-impact quarterly CRC professional forums and competency-based ISCORE-RC programming. Translate advanced pedagogical research and literature reviews into the physical creation of learning modules, multimedia assets, and evidence-based curriculum frameworks across all center programming. Facilitate executive alignment and institutional outreach by systematically briefing core leadership on PD Core milestones, representing the core at high-profile university events—including New Faculty Orientation—and authoring executive reports and presentations. Manage core personnel workflows and instructional design support staff, partnering with the Co-Directors to assign operational duties, oversee project timelines, and ensure high-quality execution of day-to-day core deliverables. Investigator Pipeline & Grant Cohort Support (30%) Spearhead the implementation and operational execution of K and R grant cohorts, delivering investigator/mentor support and career trajectory tracking designed to directly enhance the university's competitiveness for major National Institutes of Health funding. Manage the administration, program implementation, and outcome tracking for the Presidential and Dean’s Research Scholarships, to strengthen and advance the university's physician-scientist pipeline. Lead the end-to-end operational planning, scientific programming, and execution of the LCTRC Annual Symposium. Communications & Digital Infrastructure (20%) Architect and deploy a comprehensive LCTRC communication and dissemination strategy, utilizing targeted announcements, newsletters, and digital media to optimize investigator engagement and program visibility. Serve as the product owner and chief editor for the LCTRC website, managing design, technical maintenance, and content strategy to maximize user engagement and web traffic, while providing strategic direction for the development of the physician-scientist pipeline digital infrastructure. Innovation Partnerships & National Dissemination (10%) Foster internal and regional research synergy by collaborating across LCTRC cores, the Office of Research and Innovation, and academic departments to design workforce curricula and educational frameworks that build investigator capacity for integrating wearable devices, novel technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical research. Advance clinical and translational research education on a national scale by collaborating with peer CTR Professional Development centers on multi-institutional initiatives, while taking ownership of publishing and disseminating the PD Core's innovative educational findings in peer-reviewed mediums. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree, PhD or EdD in education or curriculum development, public health, clinical research or a relevant scientific discipline. Five (5) or more years of progressive professional experience in program administration, academic operations, clinical research coordination, or educational workforce initiatives. Two (2) or more years of experience managing personnel workflows, coordinating project teams, or supervising professional support staff. Advanced knowledge of institutional collaborative tools and enterprise software, including Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint) and modern web content management systems. Proven ability to manage multiple complex, multi-stakeholder projects simultaneously; exceptional organizational, task prioritization, and data-driven problem-solving skills. Direct experience working within an NIH-funded or academic clinical research framework (such as a CTSA hub or specialized research center), with an understanding of K and R grant mechanisms and researcher training pathways. Demonstrated experience overseeing digital communication strategies, managing web platform lifecycles, or coordinating initiatives involving cutting-edge clinical trial technology (e.g., wearable monitoring devices, AI integration). Background in translating advanced literature or pedagogical research into structured competency models (professional development or continuing education). Competencies Adaptability and Problem Solving Leadership and Management Organized Detail oriented Teamwork Proactive Time management Resourceful Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.

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