Job Information
University of Utah Instructional Consultant - Student Success in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 10/02/2024
Requisition Number PRN40001B
Job Title Instructional Technologist / Curriculum Specialist
Working Title Instructional Consultant - Student Success
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- M-F 8a-5p
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00026 - CTLE CTR TEACH & LEARNING ED
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $70,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The instructional support consultant focuses on high DEWI (D, E, Withdraw, Incomplete) course redesign at the Center for Teaching Excellence and supports faculty in redesigning courses with high failure, withdrawal, or incompletion rates. The role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective teaching strategies and curricular improvements to enhance student success and reduce DEWI rates.
Responsibilities
Course Redesign Support and Communication
Collaborate with academic colleges and departments, faculty, and staff to identify courses with high DEWI rates and develop strategies for redesign.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among faculty members involved in redesign projects.
Provide guidance and support in the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
Coordinate with the Center for Teaching Excellence and other student support offices to align course redesign efforts with broader institutional goals and initiatives.
Data Analysis and Assessment
Work with US Analytics team to analyze data related to student performance and DEWI rates to inform course redesign efforts.
Develop and implement assessment tools to measure the impact of redesigned courses on student success.
Use data to provide actionable feedback to stakeholders.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of redesigned courses in improving student outcomes.
Teaching Faculty Development
Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused on effective teaching practices, course redesign, and student success strategies.
Provide one-on-one consultation and support to faculty engaged in course redesign efforts.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
Provide ongoing support and resources to faculty after the initial redesign phase.
Develop and disseminate resources, guides, and best practices for course redesign, effective teaching strategies, and student success initiatives.
Maintain a repository of successful course redesign examples and case studies for faculty reference.
Student Success Initiatives
Integrate student success strategies into course redesign efforts to enhance academic performance and reduce DEWI rates.
Work with student success centers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted faculty-based interventions.
Develop programs and initiatives to increase student engagement, retention, and completion rate in partnership with teaching faculty.
Other Duties
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of center operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-4 years experience in instructional technology, preferably in an online education environment required. Knowledge of learning theory with the ability to apply the theory into practice; excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; familiarity with a variety of software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and DVD Authoring tools; strong editing skills; ability to work both individually and in a team setting.
Master’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Doctorate degree in Education or a related field.
Experience with redesigning courses with high DEWI rates.
Familiarity with evidence-based teaching practices and innovative instructional methods across multiple teaching modalities.
Experience with educational technology and its application in course redesign.
Experience in implementing student success initiatives and strategies.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please include the following items with your application in the required document section. Submit the requested items under the associated document name in bold:
- Statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and example of recent course design project – Applicant Document Other
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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