Teaching and Learning Specialist
About The Position
The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) Dean’s Office seeks a collaborative and innovative Teaching and Learning Specialist to advance excellence in teaching and learning across the college's academic programs. In this role, you will partner with faculty and academic leaders to design, build, and continuously enhance high-quality learning experiences that support student engagement, academic achievement, and career readiness. A primary responsibility of this role is the development, organization, and maintenance of courses within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Working closely with faculty, the Teaching and Learning Specialist translates instructional content into engaging, well-organized, and accessible Canvas courses by developing modules, assignments, discussions, quizzes, rubrics, multimedia content, and learning activities. The specialist applies evidence-based instructional design principles, learning science, accessibility standards, and quality assurance practices to create intuitive, student-centered learning environments that promote success across online, hybrid, and in-person courses. The Teaching and Learning Specialist serves as a trusted Canvas and educational technology resource for faculty, providing consultation on course design, Canvas best practices, course organization, accessibility, assessment strategies, and the effective use of university-supported instructional technologies. This position also supports the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement while promoting responsible and ethical use. As a member of the CISA Teaching and Learning team, this position collaborates with faculty, academic leaders, and university partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of Canvas course experiences across the college. Responsibilities include developing Canvas course templates and instructional resources, supporting faculty development initiatives, conducting course quality and accessibility reviews, and recommending improvements based on instructional best practices and student feedback. The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about leveraging Canvas and instructional technologies to create exceptional learning experiences that reflect CISA's interdisciplinary mission and Arizona State University's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and student success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions; Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, phone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds (5%).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Science, Higher Education, or a related field.
- Experience designing and building courses in Canvas Learning Management Systems and/or authoring and multimedia tools, and other instructional technologies.
- Experience translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
- Experience developing synchronous distance education courses from initial concept through implementation.
- Experience creating multimedia learning content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar applications.
- Experience using instructional technologies and external educational tools that support online and hybrid teaching, such as Harmonize, Yellowdig, McGraw-Hill Connect, etc.
- Experience providing training, workshops, or instructional support in higher education settings.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with faculty and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing tasks and priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with CISA faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve online, hybrid, and in-person courses aligned with program and university learning outcomes.
- Design, build, and maintain courses in Canvas Learning Management Systems.
- Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to develop engaging course materials, assessments, and learning activities that support student success.
- Consult with faculty on course design, instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices.
- Support the responsible use of Canvas, generative AI tools, and other university-supported educational technologies, providing guidance on effective, ethical, and accessible implementation.
- Review courses for quality, accessibility, and alignment with learning objectives, recommending improvements as needed.
- Provide timely troubleshooting support to instructors through phone, email, and Zoom for all supported technologies.
- Develop faculty resources, tutorials, and training materials that promote effective, inclusive, and AI-informed teaching practices.
- Facilitate or support workshops and one-on-one consultations on instructional design, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility.
- Collect and analyze course feedback and instructional data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide guidance on selection, implementation, and integration of instructional technology tools and platforms based on instructional goals.
- Stay current on emerging instructional technologies, including generative AI, and recommend solutions that enhance teaching, learning, student engagement, and academic integrity.
Benefits
- flexible work schedules
- low-cost health and life benefits
- a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- tuition waiver for benefits-eligible staff members
- tuition reduction for their spouses and dependents
- a disability and leaves program for income protection
- employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services
- volunteer and professional development release time
- disability resources and retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
