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 specialist coaches and advises faculty one-on-one, conducts workshops, and collaborates with a larger team to design college- and university-wide initiatives that reimagine learning goals in response to changes in higher education. The role also provides leadership in envisioning ways to enhance pedagogy in traditional and technology-enhanced environments.

The specialist consults on course, curriculum, and educational-program design, development, delivery, and assessment; supports the collection and interpretation of student feedback and learning outcomes; and develops resources and events that promote effective teaching and learning. The position contributes to university initiatives and projects, including curricular development, program assessment, committees, and grants, while following University and unit-level policies and safeguarding University assets.

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 collaborate with others 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 on 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 and examine outcomes of instructional activities, strategies, and innovations.
• Stay current with literature on educational strategies, pedagogy, and issues relevant to teaching and learning in higher education.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, symposia, and other events for university-wide audiences and specific groups.
• Conduct research on relevant topics to inform the scholarly design of events and resources.
• 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 apply individual expertise and disciplinary knowledge to projects that benefit 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