Instructional Consultant (Educational Resources Spec) at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



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



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Consults with instructors of all ranks on course and assignment design, engagement of students in active learning, and assessment of student learning.


• Develops workshops and other group programs for both general delivery and as part of outreach to individual departments.


• Facilitates Faculty Learning Communities and Graduate Student Learning Communities.


• Collaborates with instructors who act as co-facilitators of events.


• Observes classes as part of the instructional consultation process.


• Supports instructors in developing plans for ongoing professional growth around teaching.


• Takes part in the Crimson Course Transformation Initiative, a course redesign project aimed at improving student success in high-enrollment, high-DFW courses. This role involves helping faculty teams gather relevant data about student performance in their courses and redesigning courses, activities, and curricular connections to improve student success.

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

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years in related field

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates 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

Preferred

• Assessment of student learning outcomes and/or curricula


• Use of institutional data and analytics to drive instructional/curricular decision making


• Experience promoting inclusive teaching, sense of belonging, and growth mindset


• Disciplinary knowledge/experience in STEM fields


• Knowledge of Generative AI

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



Bloomington, Indiana


This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 1-2 remote workdays and 3-4 in-person workdays), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.



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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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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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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