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Seeking a Curriculum Developer to design, transform, and implement educational products for the Center for Deployment Psychology, focusing on military behavioral health training and education.

Responsibilities: Develops and evaluates curricula based on instructional design methodologies, tailored for various training audiences in the global health engagement field.

Skills: Proficient in curriculum design principles, adult learning methods, PowerPoint, and educational technology like Articulate; strong organizational and communication skills required.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education preferred, with 3-5 years of related experience, and a background in healthcare and teaching adult learners.

Location: Position is based in Bethesda, MD, United States.

Compensation: $73800 - $101200 / Annually

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Curriculum Developer who facilitates the identification of learning objectives. Transforms the informational products developed by the health language and military culture experts into an educational product applicable to both a classroom setting and automated formats. Transforms information into an education and/or training curriculum. Maintains the basic framework/structure of the information while transforming the product into products that facilitate education and training. Shapes the curriculum to meet the education and training requirements of different student populations. Researches training audiences and utilizes design and instructional methodologies appropriate for the audience. Contributes to post-training assessment activities designed to assess the effectiveness of the training activities.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Curriculum Developer will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which is to lead the development of a community of military culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities: 

• Applies curriculum and instructional design methodologies to information products and processes.
• Plans and monitors curriculum and instructional design processes.
• Participates and facilitates team discussion related to curriculum/instructional design.
• Provides education/training on curriculum/instructional design methods, processes, and standards.
• Prepares instructional aides; worksheets, workbooks, exercises, and homework.
• Evaluates education and training audiences.
• Applies curriculum/instructional design methods and processes to shape instructional products to best match the intended audience.
• Participates in activities related to the identification of curricula to meet educational needs (new, existing or unmet) in the field of global health engagement.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the design and presentation of educational programs. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of principles and practice of academic curriculum/instructional design to include storyboard development, curriculum/instructional design and development methods, adult learning principals and methods, health terminology and principals, and international engagement principals and methods.
• Knowledge of curriculum development models including the ADDIE model.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and other content creation platforms (e.g., Articulate).
• Possess strong management, teaching, public speaking, organizational and communications skills, as well as an educational or professional background in healthcare and teaching adult learners.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust Clearance.

Physical Capabilities 

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800-$101,200. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.