Instructional Designer

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization founded in 1913 to raise standards of surgical practice and improve patient care. ACS has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons worldwide.

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training solutions that support ACS programs and advance patient care.

Chicago office – 3 days per week in office and 2 days remote.

$73,700 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience).

• Plan and execute instructional design projects, including needs assessments, design documents, storyboards, and scripts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, internal teams, and external partners to develop learner‑centered content for live, hybrid, and web‑based courses.
• Build, test, and maintain courses in ACS’s Learning Management System, ensuring quality and accessibility.
• Manage project timelines, track communication, and deliver high‑quality training solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and support the execution of training initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Foster continuous improvement by standardizing design processes, measuring training effectiveness, and exploring innovative learning technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required).
• Master’s degree or advanced training in Instructional Design (required).
• At least 2 years of instructional design experience, including full‑cycle learning solution development.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (medical SME experience preferred).
• Proficiency with major authoring tools (Storyline, Rise) and LMS platforms.
• Strong multimedia development skills: graphics, audio, video, and interactivity.
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles and deliver measurable training outcomes.

• Adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Clear translation of complex SME content into structured learning materials.
• Project management: organization, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and common authoring tools.
• Excellent technical writing, content editing, and basic video/audio editing.
• Commitment to quality, usability, and accessibility standards.

• Scenario‑based or simulation‑focused learning experience.
• Analysis of learner data to inform course improvements.
• Basic graphic design or multimedia skills.
• Familiarity with evaluation models (Kirkpatrick, Moore, etc.).
• Healthcare education experience.

• Vacation, personal, and sick time including 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage via Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• 401(b) matching program and pension plan.
• Employee assistance program, short‑term/long‑term disability, life insurance, and domestic partner coverage.

The American College of Surgeons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed providing reasonable accommodations and encourage applicants with disabilities to contact recruitment for accommodations.