Lead Instructional Consultant / Writing Specialist (Educational Resources Leader)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentCTR FOR INNOVATIVE TCH & LRNG
(BL-CITL-IUBLA)Department InformationThe Center for Innovative
Teaching and Learning (CITL) provides comprehensive services
supporting excellent teaching and learning at Indiana University
Bloomington, reporting to the Division of Undergraduate Education
at Indiana University Bloomington. For additional information go
here. The CITL has an active commitment to promoting equitable and
inclusive teaching, and for building a supportive community for its
staff and faculty clientele. Job SummaryDepartment Specific
Responsibilities
- Provides instructional support and guidance to faculty and
academic units on using writing to teach, assignment design, and
grading.
- Trains Associate Instructors and other graders to respond
effectively to student writing. Provides long-term planning for
writing-related projects and initiatives.
- Coordinates writing-related resources and projects within the
CITL, including assignment design and teaching practice involving
generative AI.
- Directs outreach to departments, offices, and external
constituencies in relation to Writing Program and CITL programs and
services, including support for Writing Intensive and similar
courses in the academic schools.
- Keeps abreast of evidence-based practices and scholarship on
writing theory/practice, and conducts and supports research as
appropriate.General Responsibilities
- Provides highest level of operational leadership and
coordination of assigned staff members to define educational
resources methodologies and standards; provides direction and
guidance on high priority educational resources
projects/initiatives.
- Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational
objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and
developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase educational
resources initiatives.
- Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not
limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and
dismissal.
- Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources for
the area of educational resources, including negotiating and
coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other
departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale educational
resources projects with a wide audiences in support of academic
initiatives.
- Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource
needs and ensures cost containment.
- Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry educational
resources standards, technologies, procedures, and metrics;
responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to
address business needs.
- Works collaboratively with other educational resources leaders
across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and
related policies/procedures.
- Prepares management reports and summaries for senior
administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts
as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university
committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to
educational resources.QualificationsCombinations of related
education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the
minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work
experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for
education.EDUCATIONRequired
- Master's degree in English or related fieldPreferred
- PhD in Composition/RhetoricWORK EXPERIENCERequired
- 4 years experience in related field
- 1 year of management experience in related fieldPreferred
- 5 years of experience in faculty development/consulting on
writing instruction, writing program administration, and/or
writing-center administration.
- Experience with learning management systems and other
instructional technologiesSKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Instills commitment to organizational goals
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Builds and manages effective teamsPreferred
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Knowledge of educational theories related to writing
instruction
- Experience creating equitable and inclusive courses and
learning environments
- Ability to collaborate successfully with others from diverse
backgrounds
- Experience with course management systems and other
instructional technologies
- Experience with Generative AIWorking Conditions / DemandsThis
role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate
a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The
position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving
around an office environment and the campus. The person in this
role must be able to perform the essential functions with or
without an accommodation.Work LocationBloomington, IndianaThis is
an in-person positionBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: Sr. OperationalFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Educational
Resources & TechJob Family: Educational ResourcesClick here to
learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting
DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the
advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at
the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a
minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please
submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted
Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with
your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment
OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and
affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits
discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or
protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,
including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the
university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus
Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report,
containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all
Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also
request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu
or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone:
812-856-1234
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