Teaching and Learning Specialist

The University of Denver is a top-ranked university that is dedicated to the public good. The institution provides hands-on learning experiences and is committed to a four-dimensional student experience based on exploring character, pursuing careers and lives of purpose, advancing intellectual growth, and promoting well-being. The University of Denver’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College, is a leader in adult education, providing fully accredited and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults.

Position Summary

The Teaching and Learning Specialist is a member of the University College Learning Experience Design Team. The Learning Experience Design Team plays a central role in advancing University College’s mission to provide rigorous and engaging learning experiences by engaging in and providing strategic insight for instructor support and development, course optimization, and quality assurance in course delivery.

The Teaching and Learning Specialist position provides support and training in the areas of teaching and learning strategies, educational technology, and student experience optimization primarily for new and existing instructors, and University College staff when appropriate. The position supports online, hybrid, and hyflex delivery to ensure the quality of the educational experience for students and instructors of University College. The Teaching and Learning Specialist will engage in duties related to academic program support, instructor performance coaching, onboarding, and other duties to support instructor success. Specifically, this position has an emphasis on supporting instructor use of educational technology tools and creating resources to help instructors regardless of experience with technology.

Applicants should strive to exemplify our values: Honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, work together, and pursue excellence. The University of Denver deeply values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that its success is depends on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents (to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Denver, please visit http://www.du.edu/cme/resources/inclusive-excellence.html ). University College builds an educational community that embodies values of inclusivity and diversity. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a welcoming environment for our diverse students, staff, and faculty to learn and grow. We embed the values of diversity and inclusivity in all our programs, lifeline learning opportunities and varied curricular offerings.

Essential Functions

  • Integrates best teaching practices and strategies to help instructors enhance delivery in online, hybrid, and hyflex modalities.
  • Supports instructor questions regarding the Canvas LMS platform, DU-supported educational technology tools, and classroom-enhancing technologies.
  • Helps instructors identify teaching strategies and techniques to meet course outcomes.
  • Assists instructors in selecting and executing the most effective and appropriate technology tools based on best practices in online teaching.
  • Offers workshops to instructors related to competency areas in the University College Teaching Excellence Program.
  • Strategizes with Academic Directors to conduct teaching observations to ensure instructors are leveraging best practices to align with University College program teaching expectations.
  • Onboards new instructors to the University College community by reviewing teaching expectations, discussing new technology, highlighting the LMS, and answering questions.
  • Engages in proactive course maintenance to ensure consistency and quality in course containers prior to an upcoming term.
  • Engages in positive, productive, professional and interpersonal relations within University College, e.g., meetings, task forces, focus groups, etc., including strategy formulation, problem solving, and future planning and direction for University College.
  • Engages in conferences, trainings, and presentations as a representative of University College.
  • Engages in data management duties related to academic program support, instructor performance and activity, and learning analytics.
  • Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, data analysis; hardware and software support for UCOL; attending meetings and activities within DU and working with professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of multimedia integration and support in an online format.
  • Ability to work efficiently while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Data analysis and management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong proofreading skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative and energetic work environment.
  • Strong desire to learn.
  • Able to adapt priorities and focus.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years relevant professional experience.
  • Knowledge of teaching principles and best practices related to achievement of learning outcomes
  • Experience with online or blended learning environments, preferably including hybrid modalities.
  • Experience analyzing existing educational materials for rigor and quality.
  • Experience providing support to others such as, but not limited to, a help desk or customer service type of position.
  • Knowledge of learning management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in area of instructional design, educational technology, higher education, and/or instructional technology.
  • Knowledge of and experience with adult learners.
  • Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system
  • Experience mentoring or coaching in some capacity.
  • Teaching or training experience in a formal setting, such as, but not limited to, an academic institution, corporate training environment, or non-profit environment.
  • Experience in development and deployment of a quality control process.
  • Experience with course development.

Working Environment

  • Standard office environment.
  • Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
  • Noise level is quiet to moderate.
  • Physical Activities

  • Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
  • Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Work Schedule

    Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evenings as required.

    In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

    Application Deadline

    For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 5, 2023.

    Special Instructions

    Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

    Salary Grade Number:

    The salary grade for the position is 10.

    Salary Range:

    The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000.

    The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

    Benefits:

    The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

    Please include the following documents with your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement .

    All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

    Advertised: April 19, 2023
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