Educational Developer
Job in
Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina, 28723, USA
Listed on 2026-07-19
Listing for:
Western Carolina University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Adult & Continuing Education, University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cullowhee
Posting Number EHRA
1100P Quick Link for Internal Postings (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Classification Title Developer Working Title Educational Developer I - #270006 Department Coulter Faculty Commons Anticipated Hiring Range Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions. About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's 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 'America's 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 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's 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.
Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. 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 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.
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…
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