Accessible Course Design Specialist

About the role

The Accessible Course Design Specialist leads campus efforts to promote accessible digital learning environments through training, consultation, and instructional design support. This role coordinates and delivers faculty and TA training on accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), develops and maintains instructional resources, and provides expert guidance on designing accessible courses in Canvas and related instructional tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead training and support efforts for digital course content accessibility, including the appropriate use of integrated accessibility identification and remediation tools in Canvas.
• Consult with Faculty and TAs to support digital course content accessibility and remediation of non-accessible content.
• Facilitate, maintain and expand faculty training, workshops, and seminar offerings on accessibility/Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Career FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• 1-3 years Demonstrated expertise in college and university pedagogy and knowledge of research-based teaching and learning principles based on listed prior experience or publications
• Familiarity with higher education institutions or non-profit organizations
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning
• Experience with ADA compliance
• Project management skills
• Experience consulting with faculty on a range of issues related to the intersection of educational technology and effective pedagogical practice (across disciplinary boundaries)
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative team member
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of interactions (e.g. written, verbal, in person, media)
• Remote classroom tech support (Medium proficiency)
• Working knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning
• Working knowledge of online training platforms, technology, and best practices
• Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches, including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology/Design or related field
• 1-3 years Experience with a range of educational technologies for delivering online learning experiences

Skills

• Expertise in college and university pedagogy and knowledge of research-based teaching and learning principles
• Familiarity with higher education institutions or non-profit organizations
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning
• Experience with ADA compliance
• Project management skills
• Experience consulting with faculty on a range of issues related to the intersection of educational technology and effective pedagogical practice (across disciplinary boundaries)
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative team member
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of interactions (e.g. written, verbal, in person, media)
• Remote classroom tech support (Medium proficiency)
• Working knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning
• Working knowledge of online training platforms, technology, and best practices
• Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches, including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.

Benefits

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Pay

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73,800 to $95,500/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $73,800 to $131,200/year.

Schedule

Work Location: 1576 Library Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.