Instructional Specialist Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Instructional Specialist role at East Carolina University involves providing course design support to faculty, aligning learning environments with objectives, and delivering pedagogical training. Responsibilities include developing course materials, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with academic partners. Candidates need a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in higher education. This full-time position is located in Greenville.
Job Description
Job Duties:
The Instructional Specialist will provide course design and planning support to faculty in order to create effective and engaging learning environments that are aligned with clear objectives and result in desired learning outcomes. This position will consult with faculty and subject matter experts from diverse disciplines to identify evidence-based instructional strategies that align with course goals. The Instructional Specialist will provide pedagogical training to faculty through workshops, webinars, video tutorials, consultation, and other instructional methods. Support provided to faculty should be grounded in Universal Design for Learning and up-to-date knowledge of best practices and emerging needs/resources for the college learning environment. (40%)
Instructional Design Direct Support:
Assist faculty in the direct development of course materials for delivery of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Provide guidance and collaborate in the creation of high-quality videos, graphics, animations, and other interactive material using a variety of tools, as applicable for course design support for faculty. Maintain up-to-date expertise in best practices and emerging resources/trends for high quality postsecondary course. Collaborate with other campus partners (e.g. Academic Technologies, QEP , college-based instructional support, etc.), as needed, for provided well-rounded faculty support and responding to specific initiatives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices for design of online learning materials and courses, obtain applicable certifications (e.g. Quality Matters trainer) and collaborate with ITCS team members, as applicable for direct support to faculty. (40%)
Training and Resource Development:
Facilitate twice-annual Introduction to College Teaching mini-course. Lead, develop, facilitate, and or assist with professional development workshops and symposiums. Plan and facilitate annual Teaching Series to include in-person and virtual workshops across a variety of relevant topics. Coordinate planning for and facilitate annual summer course redesign institute. Lead teaching-related Faculty Learning Communities as applicable. Maintain updated asynchronous resource materials related to teaching on the Office for Faculty Excellence website. (10%)
Consultation Services:
Provide consultation and direct support related to course planning and delivery with individuals, collaborative course design teams, and academic units. Collaborate with other campus partners (e.g. Academic Technologies, QEP , college-based instructional support, etc.), as needed, for provided well-rounded faculty support and responding to specific initiatives. (10%)
Office For Faculty Excellence Team Support:
Actively contribute to Office for Faculty Excellence efforts that involve all team members including but not limited to events such as: New Faculty Orientation, Annual Teaching Awards event, and Scheduling and Marketing workshops and events This position is contingent upon available funding.
Special Instructions To Application:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Two to three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience designing and facilitating high quality learning environments in higher education; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience designing and facilitating high quality learning environments in higher education. Demonstrated knowledge of design models and frameworks (e.g. backward design, Universal Design for Learning, Quality Matters) that help faculty fully design and prepare high quality and engaging courses Proficiency using the Canvas Learning Management System or similar LMS Full time or Part time: Full Time Position Location (city):
Greenville Position Number:
500576
Organizational Unit Overview:
The Office for Faculty Excellence ( OFE ) provides faculty development programming and support to faculty and emerging faculty with the mission of
