DVM Instructional Designer, Curriculum Manager

Cornell University

Instructional Designer & Curriculum Manager at Cornell University focusing on clinical curriculum redesign and instructional design in a life sciences academic environment. Collaborating across teams to ensure quality and consistency in curriculum initiatives.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,354 - $88,735 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical curriculum redesign initiatives
Support instructional design efforts within a life sciences-focused academic environment
Contribute to and help manage complex curriculum initiatives
Ensure consistency in learner experience, assessment design, and instructional quality across programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
Instructional design expertise, anchored in the student-centered learning philosophy using evidence-based approaches
Ability to build alliances and work independently
Familiarity with Biological Sciences or related field
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Expertise in instructional design and assessment strategy, applying learner-centered and evidence-based approaches
Proven ability to build high-quality curriculum that aligns learning objectives, content, and assessments
Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines with consistency and reliability
Demonstrated success working in collaborative, cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designcurriculum developmentassessment strategyevidence-based approacheslearner-centered designproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingindependenceinclusivitycommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree