Instructional Specialist Senior PRN Non-Exempt

Job Profile:

Academic Program Specialist 3 Non-Exempt Job Family:

Academic Program Management Time Type:

PRNApply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

JOB DETAILS Under the direction of the Director of the Online MA in Communication Program, the Instructional Specialist Sr. PRN assists with the delivery of master's-level course content, utilizes web-based learning technologies, and evaluates and grades student coursework. The position supports an engaging and effective online learning environment while ensuring timely and consistent academic support and feedback at scale for students.

This position is $20 per hour.

Essential Duties Assists faculty with the delivery of technical and subject matter content in online master ’s-level Communication courses.

Supports online course activities, assignments, discussions, and instructional materials under established faculty guidance.

Utilizes learning management systems and other web-based learning technologies to facilitate graduate-level course delivery and student engagement.

Provides timely, accurate, and professional communication to master ’s-level students through approved communication platforms.

Grades and evaluates graduate-level assignments, quizzes, discussion posts, projects, and other student coursework using established rubrics, grading criteria, and instructor expectations.

Provides substantive, constructive, and academically appropriate feedback that supports students' development of advanced communication competencies.

Applies graduate-level academic standards and established grading criteria consistently when evaluating student work.

Identifies student questions or academic concerns that require faculty review or intervention and communicates those concerns appropriately.

Maintains accurate grading records and completes grading responsibilities within established course and university deadlines.

Participates in faculty or departmental meetings, training, and professional development related to course delivery and instructional technologies, as appropriate.

Maintains confidentiality of student records and course information in accordance with university policies and applicable requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications Evidence of a Graduate degree or doctoral coursework; preferred in Human Communication or related field.

Experience grading graduate-level academic work, including research papers, case analyses, presentations, strategic communication plans, or other advanced projects.

Experience with university learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar platforms.

Evidence of communication skills.

Ability to evaluate and grade student work using established criteria and maintain consistency in grading.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to meet established deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities in an online environment.

DEPARTMENT STATEMENT The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication offers BA, BS, and PhD degrees. The undergraduate program currently has approximately 3,000 on-campus and online majors. The School is composed of approximately 24 distinguished interdisciplinary faculty members recognized for teaching and research excellence in areas of Human Communication, including: health communication, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, performance studies, and rhetoric.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty first century.

Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://the college.asu.edu.

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