Instructional Consultant I

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) is seeking an Instructional Consultant I to support academic and instructional excellence across Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide. This position guides, mentors, and develops faculty throughout their teaching lifecycle through individualized consultation, faculty observation, professional development, and evidence-based instructional practices. The Instructional Consultant I will collaborate with faculty, college leadership, instructional designers, and university departments to strengthen teaching and learning and positively impact student success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, educational administration, instructional technology, instructional design, or a related field.
• At least three years of teaching experience; online higher education experience is preferred.
• Strong administrative, research, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, RCTLE staff, college leadership, and university departments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and individualized support to new and experienced faculty.
• Review assigned courses and provide recommendations aligned with best practices in teaching and learning and contractual expectations.
• Conduct annual faculty observations and recommend resources and strategies for improvement.
• Research and evaluate emerging pedagogical resources and instructional technology practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate optional and college-specific faculty training and professional development offerings.
• Develop and update instructional resources based on RCTLE and college needs.
• Collaborate with college leadership and university departments to identify concerns, resolve issues, and develop proactive instructional solutions.
• Work with Instructional Designers and Course Developers to evaluate data, identify trends, and support improvements to instructional design and development.
• Maintain current knowledge of pedagogy, instructional technology, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and university curriculum and policies.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

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