Digital Instructor

About the role

The ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Digital Instruction team by delivering video instruction and supporting materials aligned with BJU Press educational content and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Adapt BJU Press textbook strategies, content, and constructive input from team members into clear, engaging, and pedagogically-sound video instruction.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that the BJU Press brand distinctives are achieved in the instructional delivery.
• Plan and structure lesson content to ensure a smooth flow and logical progression in the delivery of engaging video instruction.
• Prepare students to achieve the established learning objectives.
• Offer recommendations for assessments tailored to the video course.
• Using templates develop course-specific documents which will support parent educators.
• Review segments to ensure accuracy of educational content and that they are age appropriate.
• Achieve production targets established by the Project Management team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with fellow Press employees, including educators, writers, producers, and technical staff, to support and advance the company’s mission.
• Practical understanding of educational best practices, with particular sensitivity to the unique needs and context of home educators and independent learners.
• Deep understanding of and alignment with the BJU Press educational philosophy, ensuring instructional integrity and consistency across content delivery.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and professionally to both students and team members.
• Ability to deliver content clearly, energetically, and articulately on camera, while thoughtfully anticipating student questions and maintaining a conversational tone.
• Capacity to thrive in a creative, fast-paced, and team-oriented production environment, contributing ideas while respecting diverse roles and feedback.
• Proactive in developing original, engaging instructional presentations while adhering to established curriculum goals and standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in bridging the gap between print curriculum and video-lesson delivery, thoughtfully enhancing student engagement and comprehension while maintaining fidelity to the company’s brand, educational philosophy, and product distinctives.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet production deadlines and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Maintains a current knowledge and understanding of instructional best practices, video-based pedagogy, and educational technology through training, collaboration, and self-directed learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant creative discipline OR 2+ years of related experience OR 4+ years in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude.
• Master’s degree in relevant creative discipline preferred.
• Must be a born-again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines.
• Must be an active member of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.