Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Instructional Design ConsultantCourse Evaluation Specialist

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POSITION: A full-time professional academic staff position is available in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning ideally beginning January 26 2026. Start date is negotiable. The official title of this position is Teaching Learning and Technology Specialist II; the working title is Instructional Design Consultant/Course Evaluation Specialist. This is a 2-year project appointment. The salary is expected to be $63000 to $67000.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (ideally in educational technology education instructional design e-learning training and development information technology information systems or related fields).

• Knowledge of current best practices in inclusive pedagogy assessment and online teaching.

• Ability to conduct effective one-on-one consultations with faculty members from across disciplines.

• Demonstrated skills in project creation development implementation and evaluation.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in effectively collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented manage multiple tasks follow up and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills analytical skills and a proactive approach.

• Technology troubleshooting skills and experiences.

• Commitment to the principles and application of Universal Design for Learning.

• Experience creating resources and professional development for online course development and/or teaching with technology.

• Demonstrated ability to lead data collection management and dissemination efforts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following may be considered assets for this position:

• Masters degree in a related field.

• Familiarity with course evaluation software.
• Teaching experience in higher education (online blended or face-to-face).

• Knowledge of instructional design models and practices.

• Experience supporting individuals using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
• Experience in providing technical support to diverse users.

• Working knowledge of HTML.

• Ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues.

DUTIES:

As part of the instructional design duties this position will collaborate closely with instructors to support the development of high-quality courses with a specific focus on online course development. As part of the course evaluation specialist duties this position will work closely with Academic Affairs and the Colleges to implement and administer a centralized system for student evaluation of courses and instruction. The initial appointment will evolve after the implementation of the centralized course evaluation system.

Core Duties

• Implement a centralized system for student evaluation of courses and instruction.
• Serve as a super user for the course evaluation platform and campus community.
• Analyze troubleshoot and resolve issues regarding learning technologies.
• Design and develop engaging effective learning experiences for online courses.
• Assist faculty in choosing learning technologies appropriate for their educational objectives and technological expertise to improve student learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and other key stakeholders to create high-quality academically rigorous and engaging online courses.
• Utilize expertise in Universal Design for Learning adult learning theory and online pedagogy to develop curriculum for courses and program-level alignment.
• Create professional development for the team and campus community related to online teaching and learning and other areas of interest/expertise.
• Discuss various learning theories/instructional design models and best practices in education with faculty to offer options for online course development.
• Create resources for online course development and teaching with technology.

THE UNIT: The unit of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning consists of six staff members who provide programming and assistance for faculty and staff to enhance their work as educators. The unit offers an inclusive space for faculty and staff to meet for professional growth. We focus on teaching learning and instructional technology. This unit works collaboratively with Learning and Technology Services to provide professional development focused on teaching and learning. and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire an institution of approximately 11000 students and 1200 faculty and staff is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity sustainability leadership and innovation. To learn more about UWEC visit

The City of Eau Claire situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails strong public schools a vibrant arts scene and local food culture and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Angie Stombaugh

To ensure consideration completed applications must be received by Sunday November 23 2025. However screening may continue until position is filled.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation training and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms

• Researches designs and/or acquires learning resources technologies materials and/or processes to support learning

• Designs develops or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met

• Designs develops organizes maintains and consults on instructional materials activities curricula and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices cognitive/learning science and design tools and methods

• Collects organizes interprets and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness

• Designs and develops engaging effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face blended and/or online

• Analyzes tests troubleshoots resolves issues and provides feedback regarding learning technologies

• Designs develops and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities

• Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms labs clinics and distance learning mediums

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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-Eau Claire an institution of approximately 9000 students and 1200 faculty and staff is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity sustainability leadership and innovation. To learn more about UWEC visit .

The City of Eau Claire situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails strong public schools a vibrant arts scene and local food culture and abundant recreational opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. SeeWis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.