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Job title: Educational Development Specialist Company: Wayne State University Job description : Educational Development Specialist Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Educational Development Specialist at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): Job Purpose The Educational Development Specialist will provide guidance in course design and conduct training on effective pedagogies and instructional technology for instructors at Wayne State. They will serve as an expert on best practices in pedagogy, instructional technology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and as such are expected to actively and continuously engage in professional development activities to remain current in teaching, learning and educational technology trends, and stay up-to-date with Wayne State's instructional technology and policies. Essential Functions 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. Unique duties: Qualifications: Education Master's degree Master's degree in education, instructional design, business, communications or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Doctorate preferred. Experience Specialist (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. Preferred qualifications: School/College/Division: H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs Primary department: H0107 Center Teaching & Learning Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Staff/Administrative Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Hourly rate: Salary minimum: $55,000 Salary hire maximum: TBD Working conditions: Normal office environment Job openings: Number of openings: 1 Reposted position: No Reposted reason: None (New Requisition) Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Expected salary : Location : Detroit, MI Apply Job!

 

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