Instructional Specialist

The Instructional Specialist will report to the Director of Instructional Effectiveness and assist faculty in transforming delivery of courses to include evidence-based teaching strategies like active learning and formative feedback. They will share pedagogical best practices with FSE instructors and encourage implementation of innovative instructional practices with a primary focus on personalized and active learning strategies in hybrid and face to face modalities. They will provide one-on-one consultation with faculty seeking assistance with classroom instruction and assessment of student learning. They will also work collaboratively to develop inclusive and effective professional learning including highly effective instructional guides, instructional technology training, ‘just-in-time’ learning resources, tutorials and quick-reference guides, and self-paced training.

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field. Five (5) years of providing learning/instructional design and/or technology development services. Or, any equivalent combination of experience or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Experience working with faculty in the STEM fields
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in the STEM fields
• Experience integrating instructional technologies in a ground or hybrid instructional modality
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (e.g., with students, faculty, etc.) with the ability to develop trusting mentoring relationships
• Experience conducting classroom observations in a ground or hybrid instructional modality
• Well-developed ability to provide feedback on instructional design and delivery for all levels of faculty
• Strong knowledge of instructional best practices in Engineering Education and flipped course design
• Experience leading professional development trainings and webinars
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Skilled in creating and organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Willingness to learn and support instructional technology applications
• Master’s degree in Education or related fields
• 4 or more years guiding or advising instructors in a higher education institution

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse 75 percent; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work 10 percent.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds 15 percent.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

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Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

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Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.