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Instructional Developer - 001939
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Position Number: 5126047
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Developer - 001939

Western Carolina University

Department: Coulter Faculty Commons

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Instructional Developer will work directly with faculty, staff, and as part of the Coulter Faculty Commons team to provide consultations, workshops, and events that support the improvement of teaching and learning excellence in keeping with the University's mission and strategic goals. This position will also provide services to the Coulter Faculty Commons to support the CFC mission as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree required.Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution with relevant coursework preferred. A combination of coursework and experience in some or all 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.Experience working with faculty within higher education; having developmental consultations with faculty; engaging in scholarship of teaching and learning and scholarship of educational development.Also preferred are the following: Demonstrated skill and experience with design and implementation of creative, effective, active online and technology-enhanced or technology-dependent instruction. Experience working in a collaborative team environment. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with faculty to explore and realize their pedagogical and scholarly goals.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach: 1) a current curriculum vita; 2) a letter of application; and 3) a list of at least three professional references, including complete contact information.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.For questions or additional information, please contact April Tallant at atallant@wcu.edu.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; 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. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. 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/27155