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

University of Wisconsin Stout•Eau Claire, WI

14d•$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. As part of the instructional design duties, this position will collaborate closely with instructors to support the development of high-quality courses, with a specific focus on online course development. As part of the course evaluation specialist duties, this position will work closely with Academic Affairs and the Colleges to implement and administer a centralized system for student evaluation of courses and instruction. The initial appointment will evolve after the implementation of the centralized course evaluation system. The unit of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning consists of six staff members who provide programming and assistance for faculty and staff to enhance their work as educators. The unit offers an inclusive space for faculty and staff to meet for professional growth. We focus on teaching, learning, and instructional technology. This unit works collaboratively with Learning and Technology Services to provide professional development focused on teaching and learning.

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.
Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials.
Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met
Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online
Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums