Instructional Consultant / Distance Learning Specialist (Educational Resources Specialist)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentCTR FOR INNOVATIVE TCH & LRNG
(BL-CITL-IUBLA)Department InformationThe Center for Innovative
Teaching and Learning (CITL) provides comprehensive services
supporting excellent teaching and learning at Indiana University
Bloomington, reporting to the Division of Undergraduate Education
at Indiana University Bloomington. The CITL has an active
commitment to promoting equitable and inclusive teaching, and for
building a supportive community for its staff and faculty
clientele. Job SummaryThe Instructional Consultant / Distance
Learning Specialist (IC/DLS) provides support for faculty and
academic units on the design and teaching of inclusive online
courses, and collaborates with CITL colleagues in broader
initiatives aimed at promoting innovative and inclusive teaching in
a variety of modalities and settings.Department-Specific
Responsibilities
- Provides instructional support and guidance to faculty members
through both individual consultations and group activities.
- Develops programs for training faculty in online course design
and instruction, with emphasis on scalable group-based programs and
the use of the Quality Matters framework.
- Creates online resources to support programming and related
initiatives.
- Participates in outreach activities to academic
departments/schools and other campus partners to support online
courses and programs.
- Acts as the IUB campus contact for training/support for Quality
Matters.
- Manages internal Quality Matters reviews at the Bloomington
campus.
- Collaborates with CITL colleagues on related educational
development initiatives; Participates in assessment of CITL
programming and resources.
- Keeps current with professional development literature and
relevant technologies.General Responsibilities
- Provides support and guidance to faculty in both individual and
group settings regarding instructional support, pedagogical
practice, classroom management, and federal regulations like FERPA
and Title IX.
- Determines additional support needs through consultation and
designs resources to meet educational support needs.
- Participates in educational resources initiatives in
coordination with faculty and staff to improve student academic
outcomes and improve classroom experience.
- Trains teaching assistants, associate instructors, and graders
in grading methods, responding appropriately to student concerns,
and resolving complex issues.
- Plans seminars, workshops, and other events for faculty,
associate instructors, and students, as requested and appropriate
by faculty.
- Advances programs from individual consultations/workshops to
larger-scale transformative events/projects when appropriate.
- May oversee student testing administration and consult
regularly with students regarding coordination of educational
resources.
- May serve as an informational resource and/or delegate tasks to
administrative staff.QualificationsCombinations of related
education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the
minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work
experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for
education. EDUCATIONRequired
- Bachelor's degree in related field. Preferred
- Master's degree. WORK EXPERIENCERequired
- 2 years of experience in a related field. Preferred
- 2 years of experience in faculty consulting, instructional
design, or related fields.
- Experience working with instructors on designing/teaching
online courses.
- Experience teaching at the college level, particularly online
courses.SKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under
pressure.Working Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability
to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other
standard office productivity equipment. The position involves
sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office
environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to
perform the essential functions with or without an
accommodation.Work LocationWells LibraryBloomington, IndianaThis is
an in-person position. Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: CareerFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Educational Resources &
TechJob Family: Educational ResourcesClick here to learn more about
Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting
is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.
This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the
University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application
within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a
cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading
attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an
equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of
ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana
University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin,
disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational
programs and activities, including employment and admission, as
required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX
may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana
University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes
contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and
fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available
online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public
Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest
SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
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