Instructional Coach, Chemistry

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Chemistry Department at LSU New Orleans seeks to hire an Instructional Coach to assist with the development of HyFlex courses, with an emphasis on first-year and gateway coursework. This fully grant funded position will work in conjunction with the Center for teaching Innovation to support faculty with design, development, and implementation of high-quality learning experiences that support student success, engagement, and retention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, or a related field or equivalent experience
Two years relevant experience supporting teaching and learning in higher education or a comparable professional environment
Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning technologies
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive teaching practices
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated communication, organization, and project management skills
Proficiency with common productivity software and learning management systems

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, or a related field
Experience designing or supporting HyFlex, online, blended, or technology-enhanced learning environments
Experience supporting faculty development initiatives in higher education
Experience with accessibility remediation and compliance efforts
Familiarity with Canvas learning management system and LMS administration
Experience with instructional technology support
Experience working with STEM disciplines and technical instructional content
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience with quality course review
Experience developing workshops, training programs, or instructional resources
Experience supporting grant-funded projects or institutional initiatives

Responsibilities

Partner with faculty and instructors to design, develop, implement, evaluate, revise, maintain, and continuously improve flexible undergraduate courses utilizing asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, HyFlex, and other flexible learning modalities.
Apply evidence-based instructional design, accessibility, and quality course design principles to develop and align learning outcomes, instructional materials, learning activities, assessments, and student engagement strategies.
Support course development, maintenance, and implementation within the learning management system and related instructional technologies.
Develop templates, guides, resources, and instructional materials that promote effective course design and delivery.
Support faculty during active course delivery through revisions, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Provide individualized instructional coaching and consultation to faculty and instructors related to course design, assessment, student engagement, and instructional technology integration.
Conduct course quality reviews using institutional and nationally recognized quality standards.
Use instructional, accessibility, and student engagement data to recommend and implement continuous improvements, including evaluation of grant-supported courses.
Support the development and implementation of accessible instructional materials and learning environments.
Review, remediate, and maintain instructional materials and course content to align with institutional accessibility standards and applicable regulations.
Assist faculty in applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and inclusive teaching practices.
Collaborate with faculty to improve accessibility of STEM content, including mathematical notation, laboratory materials, visual content, and technical resources.
Develop resources and training materials that promote accessible and equitable learning experiences.
Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of workshops, training programs, learning communities, and other professional development opportunities.
Collaborate on institutional initiatives related to teaching effectiveness, student success, accessibility, instructional technology, and academic innovation.
Contribute to the development of resources, processes, and best practices that support teaching and learning across the institution.
Assist with assessment and continuous improvement efforts related to grant-supported activities and faculty development initiatives.
Assist with implementation, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of instructional technologies and learning platforms.
Assist faculty and instructors with implementation, organization, maintenance, troubleshooting, and effective integration of instructional technologies throughout the course lifecycle.
Support project planning, documentation, assessment, reporting, and other grant-related activities.
Participate in policy, procedure, and resource development related to instructional design, accessibility, and educational technology.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support teaching and learning initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.