[Hiring] Instructional Consultant Intern @Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Role Description

The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) provides academic and instructional support for ERAU’s Worldwide Campus. The Instructional Consultant (Intern) is responsible for propelling the mission of the center and the university. This is accomplished through:

• Data mining and review
• Observation
• Faculty development, including course management and quality control activities
• Reviewing courses for adherence to contractual agreements and instructional best practices
• Developing and offering learning experiences for faculty
• Engagement in special projects

The Instructional Consultant (Intern) must be flexible and able to work collaboratively to best serve the needs of the ERAU-W faculty, thus positively impacting student success. Other skills and abilities include:

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and experience
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning offerings
• Ability to collaborate and communicate using technology such as Teams, Zoom, email, etc.
• Technical skills including MS suite tools, Canvas, and other tech skills a plus

Interns must be available daily during the traditional work week (Monday – Friday). Weekends are optional. At minimum, 2 hours a day for regular schedule, one of which must be during regular business hours (8-5 Monday – Friday). Specific schedule to be determined upon hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a higher education or professional learning environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and pedagogy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively support and guide faculty
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development or instructional training programs
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, instructional support teams, and technical staff in a team-based environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems such as Canvas
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision
• Comfortable using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and email for communication and training

Requirements

• Experience supporting faculty development or instructional improvement initiatives in higher education
• Experience conducting course reviews, faculty observations, or instructional quality assurance activities
• Familiarity with online learning environments and instructional technologies used in higher education
• Experience working in faculty support centers or teaching and learning centers

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311868. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.