Instructional Consultant

Job Title

Instructional Consultant

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Center for Educational Excellence

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Instructional Consultant in the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE). As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.

Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Instructional Consultant will support faculty in the planning, development, and implementation of engaging interactions in the digital learning environment at Tarleton State University for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. The individual will work fluidly across a cannon of theories, industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends at the intersection on technology and pedagogy in a higher education setting. This position will collaborate with faculty on the design, development, and delivery of digitally-enhanced learning experiences that are accessible, engaging, and align with course and program objectives of academic units across Tarleton State University's Schools and Colleges.

This position will particularly focus on the Center for Educational Excellence's commitment to a comprehensive digital learning environment and will assist on projects, development, and implementation of processes where student success is paramount.

This is a full-time, in-office position based at Tarleton State University's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Standard work hours are Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm, with flexibility required to accommodate evening and weekend responsibilities as needed. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Support (35%)

* Contributes to the design and implementation of faculty training to support efficient and optimized use of the digital learning environment. Provides training opportunities across synchronous and asynchronous modalities for individuals and groups of faculty. Remains current on Tarleton State University's centrally-supported digital learning environment, including security, accessibility, and protection of student data policies. Monitors recurring issues to proactively identify opportunities to increase training efficiency and quality.

Develops and facilitates specialized workshops and faculty development opportunities for faculty to mitigate recurring issues with teaching and learning and enhance instructional delivery across various delivery modalities. Contributes to standardized operational processes and procedures, policy guidelines, and documentation. Reinforces the governance model for Tarleton State University's centrally supported digital learning environment.

Curriculum Development (35%)

* Develops, coordinates, and implements training curriculum plans for course instructors. Trains faculty course instructors on the use of the digital learning environment to enhance teaching and learning. Collaborates with colleagues within the Center for Educational Excellence to develop observational tools and metrics to ensure faculty, staff, and graduate students are successfully delivering quality online learning experiences…