Instructional Consultant

Position: Instructional Consultant I
Job Description

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ-along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations-Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

The Opportunity

The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) provides academic and instructional support for ERAU's Worldwide Campus aligning with the University's strategic plan, specifically goal #3 - Achieve academic excellence with exceptional programs and outstanding faculty. The Instructional Consultant I (Level
1), is responsible for guiding, mentoring and developing faculty throughout their lifecycle with ERAU-W. This is accomplished through regular communication, observation and individualized consultation that supports faculty as they prepare to teach, when they are actively teaching and as they wrap-up teaching requirements. This can include reviewing courses to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and evidence-based instructional practices, engaging in dispute resolution by effective communication with academic advisors and college leadership as well as collaboration with college leadership to quickly address concerns and offer additional training opportunities.

The Instructional Consultant I will serve as an expert in best practices in pedagogy, instructional technology, reflective teaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and as such is expected to actively and continuously engage in professional development activities to remain current in teaching and educational technology trends, and stay up-to-date with Embry-Riddle's curriculum, instructional technology, and polices.

The Instructional Consultant I will identify instructional opportunities and provide appropriate support through regular consultations with new and veteran faculty and in accordance with college recommendations. The Instructional Consultant I will support regular updates of existing resources, or creation of new support materials to enhance instructional excellence based on the needs of RCTLE or the College Support Team as directed by the Director.

This can include ongoing optional offerings or additional resources. The Instructional Consultant I will also work with their college team to design, deliver and evaluate college-specific resources and offerings to best meet the current goals of the college and the strategic initiatives of the university.

Due to the dynamic nature of RCTLE, the Instructional Consultant I must be flexible and able to work collaboratively both within the RCTLE team and with the other ERAU departments and colleges as needed to best serve the needs of the ERAU-W faculty thus positively impacting student success. For example, the Instructional Consultant I will provide appropriate insights with Instructional Designers and Course developers by evaluating available and appropriate data and communicating trends, concerns, and strengths to enhance the instructional design and development process and support student success.

Essential Job Functions

Faculty Guidance & Instructional Support

* Mentor and support faculty throughout all phases of teaching, including course preparation, active instruction, and post-course activities.

* Review assigned courses to ensure adherence to contractual requirements and instructional best practices.

* Conduct faculty observations and provide actionable feedback and improvement resources.

* Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging pedagogical strategies and instructional technologies.

Faculty Training & Development

* Plan, coordinate, and facilitate faculty development offerings, workshops, and training sessions.

* Support institutional and college-specific teaching and learning initiatives.

* Develop and deliver resources that…