Summary:
The instructional development specialist provides UIS faculty with instructional course design consultation to create effective and accessible distance education environments. This position administers the learning management system and provides system-level troubleshooting and course-level support for faculty. Additional responsibilities include assisting faculty with the development of engaging and compelling course materials and educational media; identifying and resolving technical issues with clear, customer-focused explanations; and designing and delivering professional development opportunities for faculty. This includes authoring content for the unit''s website, creating job aids, and developing other resources that enhance student learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with faculty to identify learning needs and provide technical and pedagogical expertise and support in the production, creation, editing, and accessibility of instructional course content and use of online educational technologies. Analyze course structures and assessments through the lens of digital accessibility to improve course design, fill instructional gaps, and improve information design of course content. Develop and deliver one-on-one support and group faculty development workshops based on emerging educational theory, pedagogical research, and educational technologies to promote best practices for effective distance education. Research updates, maintain, administer, and advise on the backend infrastructure of the learning management system. Develop informational resources including tutorial videos, job aids, promotional materials, websites, newsletters, and other required reports. Provide outreach to the campus community by serving on campus committees and contributing to service projects that promote online experiences for students. Research, analyze, and test new and emerging educational technologies that promote student learning. Other duties as assigned.
| Location | Springfield, IL |