Faculty Development Specialist for Online Learning

Job Details

The Faculty Development Specialist for Online Learning is a key member of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), working collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop, design, implement, and continuously improve online and hybrid learning experiences. This full-time, on campus, staff position combines vision for impactful online learning and faculty support with a commitment to best practices, accessibility, innovation, and data-driven improvement. The Specialist advances graduate online programs, and undergraduate online instruction, by supporting teaching excellence, student success, technology integration, and faculty development.

• Be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in teaching.
• Shape the future of online learning and faculty development.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Advanced degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Humanities, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating faculty development initiatives focused on online teaching and learning.
• Proven ability to mentor faculty in adopting innovative instructional strategies and technology integration.
• Experience developing resources and training modules for online and hybrid instruction.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, educational media technologies, and AI tools in education.
• Knowledge of Quality Matters standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Commitment to accessibility and accessible practices.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.

Experience and Training

• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating faculty development initiatives focused on online teaching and learning.
• Proven ability to mentor faculty in adopting innovative instructional strategies and technology integration.
• Experience developing resources and training modules for online and hybrid instruction.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, educational media technologies, and AI tools in education.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of Quality Matters standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Commitment to accessibility and accessible practices.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Faculty Support & Professional Development

• Provide individualized consultations and lead workshops to help faculty design and enhance online and hybrid courses.
• Guide faculty in integrating multimedia, accessibility features, and interactive tools to improve student engagement.
• Develop and deliver professional development programs focused on online pedagogy, instructional technology, and innovative teaching strategies.

Course Development & Enhancement

• Contribute to a shared vision for impactful online learning aligned with High Point University’s goals and brand.
• Apply best practices for course design and quality assurance, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Oversee the development and review of educational media assets, including usability and accessibility testing.

Instructional Innovation

• Research and recommend emerging technologies, including AI applications, to enhance teaching and learning.
• Promote best practices for instructional tools and ensure compliance with accessibility, copyright, and data privacy standards.

Data-Driven Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyze data on course effectiveness, faculty engagement, and student success to inform improvements.
• Collaborate with Educational Technology Services to evaluate technology’s impact on retention and learning outcomes.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and optional examples of relevant work.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact Heidi Echols, Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, hechols@highpoint.edu.