Faculty Instructional Development Specialist

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Faculty Instructional Development Specialist works with faculty across multiple disciplines to integrate teaching strategies into their programs and practices. The role provides individual coaching and advising, conducts workshops, and collaborates with a broader team on large-scale college- and university-wide initiatives to reimagine learning goals in response to changes in higher education. The specialist also provides leadership in envisioning ways to enhance pedagogy in traditional and technology-enhanced environments.

The position consults with instructors, support staff, and administrators on course, curriculum, and educational-program design, development, delivery, and assessment. It supports teaching and learning through workshops, research-informed resources, event planning, assessment, communications, and special projects. Duties may vary according to departmental needs, and additional consistent responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Consult with instructors, support staff, and administrators regarding the design, development, delivery, and assessment of courses, curricula, and educational programs.
• Advise individuals and groups through synchronous online or in-person meetings, drop-in office hours, and email.
• Collaborate with instructors to collect and interpret student feedback on learning and examine outcomes for instructional activities, strategies, and innovations.
• Stay current with literature on educational strategies, pedagogy, and other issues relevant to higher education teaching and learning.
• Work with team members and colleagues to plan and facilitate workshops, symposia, and other events for University-wide audiences and specific groups.
• Conduct research on relevant topics and issues to inform event and resource design using a scholarly approach to teaching and learning.
• Assist with communications and promotion of events and resources, and document and assess their quality and impact.
• Develop and sustain resources on teaching and learning strategies and best practices for in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Provide instructional support and contribute to special projects and initiatives, including committees, curricular development, program assessment, and grants.
• Identify opportunities to use individual expertise and disciplinary knowledge to design or enhance projects benefiting the University teaching community.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level