Course Coordinator - History

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The OnRamps program at UT Austin is seeking a Course Coordinator for History. This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of OnRamps History courses and providing a high level of instructional and professional development service and support to OnRamps Instructors, OnRamps Students, and UT Faculty. The position involves ensuring fidelity of implementation, fostering instructor growth, and managing various aspects of course delivery and assessment.

Requirements

Master's degree in History or closely related field and meets Instructor of Record requirements for U.S. History.
Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
Demonstrated understanding of High School teaching and learning in History courses.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in History or closely related field and two years teaching experience.
Proficient at managing large projects using data or project management software such as Smartsheet.
Experience developing and delivering professional-development initiatives for high school teachers.
Experience developing and maintaining online professional learning communities for students and/or teachers.
Attention to detail and ability to move multiple projects forward.

Responsibilities

Provides 1:1 instructional, professional development, and technical service and support to OnRamps Instructors to ensure fidelity of implementation, teacher growth, retention, and satisfaction in the OnRamps Four Pillars.
Co-develops and implements annual professional learning institutes during Summer, Fall, and Spring for Onramps instructors in close collaboration with the Course Leads, OnRamps Assistant Director, and Professional Learning and Development team.
Cultivates and leads a facilitated network of Onramps Instructors within the assigned course subject-area through yearlong, ongoing professional development activities by maintaining weekly Newsletters, monthly virtual conferences, and virtual or in-person site visits.
Monitors curriculum implementation to ensure fidelity to the pillar of college-aligned content, provides feedback to students as needed, and processes instances of academic integrity.
Ensures the grading mechanism approved by the Instructor of Record is executed with fidelity, including grading and/or supervising grading of college credit assignments, calibration, quality assurance protocols, and other intensive assessment activities.
Utilizes data that illuminates student learning and engagement to guide professional learning, instructor and student support, enhancement proposals, and daily workflows.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align work and collectively serve the OnRamps mission.
Supports and engages in designated special projects as assigned that support the mission and strategic direction of OnRamps.