Wayne State University · 1 day ago
Educational Development Specialist
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, seeking an experienced Educational Development Specialist. The role involves providing guidance in course design, conducting training on effective pedagogies and instructional technology for instructors, and engaging in professional development activities to stay current in educational trends.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide consultation to faculty and instructional staff in the design and structure of instructional solutions for inclusive, engaging, and collaborative learning in all modalities, including individual and group consultations related to course design, redesign, and development of clear course standards and objectives, including outcomes assessment
Conceptualizes, creates, and delivers educational development workshop sessions (both pedagogical and technical) in a variety of modalities and formats aimed at assisting faculty members as they develop engaging, interactive, and student-centered courses
Develop and disseminate professional quality accessible materials, documentation, modules, training, workshops and resources related to learning theory, pedagogy, evidence-based teaching methods, classroom assessment techniques, educational technology, and quality assurance
Participate in campus-wide teaching and learning initiatives that encourage the use of emerging technology tools and applications in the development and implementation of innovative, student-centered learning environments
Define, implement, and coordinate projects and related research with faculty, and disseminate results and findings through reports, publications, and presentations, as appropriate, including the presentation of research and effective practices through workshops, conferences, consultations, and website resources
Update and improve one's own knowledge, skills and attitudes pertaining to the instructional design and quality process, faculty development, new models of instruction, emerging technologies and related fields
Collaborate with all stakeholders to support the established and maintain a quality assurance process for continuous improvement of courses and programs
Assist with special projects as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in education, instructional design, business, communications or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years of job-related experience
Minimum 3 years' experience consulting with faculty and facilitating workshops, learning communities, and/or faculty/professional development
Extensive knowledge in the application of adult learning theories and innovative instructional design methods
Experience designing, implementing, and conducting faculty development programs
Experience designing courses in Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
Experience with course syllabus development
Successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience in higher education
Knowledge of current course design, assessment, and teaching strategies in a higher education environment
Experience in collaborating with faculty to develop and implement learning outcomes and use analytical tools to identify the pedagogical needs of courses
Experience applying instructional design methodology and principles to the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses in all modalities
Experience utilizing backward course design and universal design for learning
Advanced skills in instructional design, development, and implementation
Knowledge of course design principles and practices
Ability to develop products that comply with ADA accessibility standards and techniques, as they pertain to online materials within higher education
Demonstrated experience and competence with instructional technologies, such as the Canvas LMS, Zoom web conferencing and lecture capture
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficient skills in Microsoft Teams
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships required
Ability to initiate and foster teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere with a diverse population and those from various cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, exercise tact, sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion
Ability to interact with humility, empathy and patience required
Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set and assign priorities, to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines
Strong organizational and file (physical and virtual) management skills, as well as project management skills
Ability to prioritize, execute tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment
Ability to sense others' feelings and how they see things; taking an active interest in the concerns of others, pick up cues to what's being felt and thought and sense unspoken emotions and respond accordingly
Demonstrated ability to effectively consult with faculty and administrators from across the disciplines and with both technical and non-technical audiences
Interprets and communicates information, ideas, and instructions clearly, accurately, and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution
Exceptional ability to effectively communicate processes, explain terms, concepts and technology in a clear and understandable manner, visually, verbally and in writing
Ability to independently author and review articles for peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated ability to solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback
Maintain a collaborative mindset with an innate curiosity for learning, the ability to embrace change, and adapt to new technology
A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within the academe and the community at large
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team dedicated to innovative problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to identify needs and take initiative to find solutions
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
Excellent research skills in the areas of evidence-based teaching practices
Ability to quickly learn and teach new technologies
Preferred
Experience with editing and proofreading educational materials
Experience with quality metrics (Quality Matters, OLC, etc.)
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer certification
Technical writing and/or materials development skills
Company
Wayne State University
A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.
5001-10000 employees
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