Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The Educational Developer I will work directly with faculty and staff as part of the Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) team to engage in initiatives and provide consultations, workshops, and events that advance teaching and learning excellence in keeping with the University’s mission and strategic goals. This position will also provide services assigned to the Coulter Faculty Commons to advance the CFC mission and vision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position
Minimum Qualifications
- Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
- Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited university required.
- Previous demonstrated experience working and teaching within higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution with relevant coursework preferred. A combination of coursework and experience in one or more of the following areas: instructional design, instructional technology, educational development, teaching and learning, higher education, adult education, and/or other related degree/s or coursework.
Also preferred are the following:
- Demonstrated skill and experience with design and implementation of evidence-based instructional frameworks (e.g., backward course design, Bloom’s and Fink’s Taxonomy) in higher education for all teaching modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS), preferably Canvas.
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with others to explore and realize their pedagogical and scholarly goals.
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops and programing.
- Experience creating learning materials in a variety of formats.
- Experience managing and administering complex projects.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Record of continuous professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology, including GenAI, and higher education.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.
For questions or additional information, please contact Anabel Livengood at llivengood@email.wcu.edu
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34570
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