Educational Developer I - #270006

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking an Educational Developer I to work with the Coulter Faculty Commons. The role focuses on advancing teaching and learning excellence through consultations, workshops, and events for faculty and staff.

The position requires a Master’s degree and experience in higher education, with preference for a terminal degree and familiarity with Canvas LMS. The successful candidate will collaborate across modalities and campus units.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited university required.
• Previous demonstrated experience working and teaching within higher education.
• Doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution with relevant coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with faculty and staff to advance teaching and learning excellence.
• Provide consultations, workshops, and events aligned with the CFC mission and university goals.
• Support program design, development, and delivery across teaching modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online).

Skills

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate or terminal degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position

Educational Developer I - 270006 – Western Carolina University

Department

Coulter Faculty Commons

Overview

The Educational Developer I will work directly with faculty and staff as part of the Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) team to engage in initiatives and provide consultations, workshops, and events that advance teaching and learning excellence in keeping with the University’s mission and strategic goals. This position will also provide services assigned to the Coulter Faculty Commons to advance the CFC mission and vision. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

About WCU

Western Carolina University is part of the UNC system and is recognized for its longstanding commitment to teaching excellence and employee development. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans; retirement plan contributions; tuition waivers; and a variety of wellness and professional development programs.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Responsibilities

The Educational Developer I will:

• Engage with faculty and staff to advance teaching and learning excellence.
• Provide consultations, workshops, and events aligned with the CFC mission and university goals.
• Support program design, development, and delivery across teaching modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require immigration sponsorship or support.
• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited university required.
• Previous demonstrated experience working and teaching within higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution with relevant coursework preferred. A combination of coursework and experience in one or more of the following areas: instructional design, instructional technology, educational development, teaching and learning, higher education, adult education, and related areas.
• Design and implementation of evidence-based instructional frameworks in higher education for all teaching modalities.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), preferably Canvas.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Experience creating learning materials in multiple formats and managing complex projects.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including staying current with technology trends in higher education.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.

Contact

For questions or additional information, please contact Anabel Livengood at [e-mail].

EEO

AA/EOE. Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and policies.

Safety

The University Safety information is available through the University Safety Office and annual safety reports as applicable.

To apply, please visit: jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34570