Provide faculty and departmental support in the adoption and implementation of instructional design best practices and the effective use of educational technology., Provide faculty support for course development across diverse learning environments using best practices in proven pedagogical theories., Support faculty with the necessary skills and confidence to incorporate educational technology across diverse learning environments, particularly, the hybrid and online learning environments., Supports and participates in the CITL training, workshops, and resource development.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Instructional Design and Course Development

- Collaborates with faculty to design, revise, and improve courses using instructional design
models that align learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.
- Supports the development and transition of courses for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced
face-to-face delivery.
- Applies best practices related to course organization, navigation, and clarity to improve the
student learning experience.
Faculty Consultation and Support
- Provides individualized instructional design consultations to faculty focused on course
planning, pedagogy, and continuous improvement.

- Assists faculty in selecting and integrating instructional strategies that promote student
engagement and active learning.
- Supports faculty adoption of instructional design best practices to improve course quality and
consistency.

Learning Management System and Educational Technologies
- Supports faculty use of the institutional learning management system, including course templates,
HTML pages, and instructional tools.
- Provides guidance on the effective use of educational technologies that support instruction,
assessment, and academic integrity.
- Assists with the design of technology-supported learning experiences aligned with instructional
goals.

Accessibility, Universal Design, and Quality Standards
- Advises faculty on accessibility requirements and inclusive course design practices.
- Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and institutional quality standards in
instructional design work.
- Promotes the use of institutional templates and design standards to improve accessibility and
consistency across courses.

Professional Development and Training
- Designs and delivers workshops, training sessions, and instructional resources related to
instructional design and educational technology.
- Participates in team-based instructional design initiatives and professional development efforts
coordinated by CITL.

Collaboration and Service
- Collaborates with CITL staff and instructional design colleagues to support unit initiatives and
shared projects.
- Maintains a service-oriented approach when working with faculty, staff, and students.
Contributes to a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional hours if/when needed.

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in instructional design, educational technology, or a closely related field with at least 3 years' experience in educational technology within an education or training setting OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least five years of experience in educational technology with an education or training setting. Relevant experience in design, development, and management of technology-based educational projects and assets across diverse learning environments (online, hybrid, and face-to-face). Relevant experience in computer and educational technology Tier 1 support issues. Relevant experience with a learning management system. Demonstrated experience working with current and cutting-edge educational technologies. Knowledge of and skill in the use of multimedia equipment and multimedia platforms. Proficiency with such software as HTML editors, graphics editing, screen recording/video editing software as well as other software used by the campus. Ability to diagnose and correct software-related problems and minor hardware issues. Ability to work in a cross-platform environment (MAC and PC). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to positively collaborate with the team members and faculty.

Graduate degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in instructional design and/or educational technologies. Minimum of three years relevant work experience in higher education is preferred. Development and support of course content. Experience with Zoom, media recording platform, and Desire2Learn Brightspace or comparable software/systems. Experience with Engineering or STEM-related online courses and/or online program development.

Instructional Design and Course Development- Collaborates with faculty to design, revise, and improve courses using instructional design models that align learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.- Supports the development and transition of courses for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced face-to-face delivery.- Applies best practices related to course organization, navigation, and clarity to improve the student learning experience. Faculty Consultation and Support- Provides individualized instructional design consultations to faculty focused on courseplanning, pedagogy, and continuous improvement.- Assists faculty in selecting and integrating instructional strategies that promote student engagement and active learning.- Supports faculty adoption of instructional design best practices to improve course quality and consistency. Learning Management System and Educational Technologies- Supports faculty use of the institutional learning management system, including course templates, HTML pages, and instructional tools.- Provides guidance on the effective use of educational technologies that support instruction, assessment, and academic integrity.- Assists with the design of technology-supported learning experiences aligned with instructional goals. Accessibility, Universal Design, and Quality Standards- Advises faculty on accessibility requirements and inclusive course design practices.- Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and institutional quality standards in instructional design work.- Promotes the use of institutional templates and design standards to improve accessibility and consistency across courses. Professional Development and Training- Designs and delivers workshops, training sessions, and instructional resources related to instructional design and educational technology.- Participates in team-based instructional design initiatives and professional development efforts coordinated by CITL. Collaboration and Service- Collaborates with CITL staff and instructional design colleagues to support unit initiatives and shared projects.- Maintains a service-oriented approach when working with faculty, staff, and students. Contributes to a supportive, collaborative work environment.

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