Instructional Consultant / Distance Learning Specialist (Educational Resources Specialist)
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

CTR FOR INNOVATIVE TCH & LRNG (BL-CITL-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) provides comprehensive services supporting excellent teaching and learning at Indiana University Bloomington, reporting to the Division of Undergraduate Education at Indiana University Bloomington. The CITL has an active commitment to promoting equitable and inclusive teaching, and for building a supportive community for its staff and faculty clientele.

Job Summary

The Instructional Consultant / Distance Learning Specialist (IC/DLS) provides support for faculty and academic units on the design and teaching of inclusive online courses, and collaborates with CITL colleagues in broader initiatives aimed at promoting innovative and inclusive teaching in a variety of modalities and settings.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support and guidance to faculty members through both individual consultations and group activities.
• Develops programs for training faculty in online course design and instruction, with emphasis on scalable group-based programs and the use of the Quality Matters framework.
• Creates online resources to support programming and related initiatives.
• Participates in outreach activities to academic departments/schools and other campus partners to support online courses and programs.
• Acts as the IUB campus contact for training/support for Quality Matters.
• Manages internal Quality Matters reviews at the Bloomington campus.
• Collaborates with CITL colleagues on related educational development initiatives; Participates in assessment of CITL programming and resources.
• Keeps current with professional development literature and relevant technologies.

General Responsibilities

• Provides support and guidance to faculty in both individual and group settings regarding instructional support, pedagogical practice, classroom management, and federal regulations like FERPA and Title IX.
• Determines additional support needs through consultation and designs resources to meet educational support needs.
• Participates in educational resources initiatives in coordination with faculty and staff to improve student academic outcomes and improve classroom experience.
• Trains teaching assistants, associate instructors, and graders in grading methods, responding appropriately to student concerns, and resolving complex issues.
• Plans seminars, workshops, and other events for faculty, associate instructors, and students, as requested and appropriate by faculty.
• Advances programs from individual consultations/workshops to larger-scale transformative events/projects when appropriate.
• May oversee student testing administration and consult regularly with students regarding coordination of educational resources.
• May serve as an informational resource and/or delegate tasks to administrative staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in a related field.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in faculty consulting, instructional design, or related fields.
• Experience working with instructors on designing/teaching online courses.
• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly online courses.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Wells Library

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Educational Resources

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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