Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning: Instructional Design Consultant/Course Evaluation Specialist

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire•Eau Claire, WI

46d•$63,000 - $67,000

About The Position

A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, ideally beginning January 26, 2026. Start date is negotiable. The official title of this position is Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II; the working title is Instructional Design Consultant/Course Evaluation Specialist. This is a 2-year project appointment. The salary is expected to be $63,000 to $67,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (ideally in educational technology, education, instructional design, e-learning, training and development, information technology, information systems, or related fields).
Knowledge of current best practices in inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and online teaching.
Ability to conduct effective one-on-one consultations with faculty members from across disciplines.
Demonstrated skills in project creation, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience in effectively collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple tasks, follow up, and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and a proactive approach.
Technology troubleshooting skills and experiences.
Commitment to the principles and application of Universal Design for Learning.
Experience creating resources and professional development for online course development and/or teaching with technology.
Demonstrated ability to lead data collection, management, and dissemination efforts.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Familiarity with course evaluation software.
Teaching experience in higher education (online, blended, or face-to-face).
Knowledge of instructional design models and practices.
Experience supporting individuals using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
Experience in providing technical support to diverse users.
Working knowledge of HTML.
Ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

Implement a centralized system for student evaluation of courses and instruction.
Serve as a super user for the course evaluation platform and campus community.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues regarding learning technologies.
Design and develop engaging, effective learning experiences for online courses.
Assist faculty in choosing learning technologies appropriate for their educational objectives and technological expertise to improve student learning experiences.
Collaborate with faculty and other key stakeholders to create high-quality, academically rigorous, and engaging online courses.
Utilize expertise in Universal Design for Learning, adult learning theory, and online pedagogy to develop curriculum for courses and program-level alignment.
Create professional development for the team and campus community related to online teaching and learning and other areas of interest/expertise.
Discuss various learning theories/instructional design models and best practices in education with faculty to offer options for online course development.
Create resources for online course development and teaching with technology.