Learning Designer & Faculty Development Specialist

unf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida (UNF) is seeking a Learning Designer to provide instructional consultation and develop faculty professional development across disciplines and modalities. The role focuses on strengthening teaching practice, student engagement, and learning outcomes on a campus-based team.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, departments, and campus partners to deliver impactful programming, observations, and evidence-based guidance within the Office of Teaching &

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
• Preferred: master's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, higher education, or related field; teaching experience at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, institutes, book clubs, faculty learning communities, and other professional learning opportunities.
• Provide confidential, individualized consultation to faculty on instructional strategies, course organization, assessment, and student engagement.
• Work with departments and faculty groups to identify instructional challenges and assess effectiveness of changes.
• Conduct voluntary classroom observations and formative feedback to support instructional improvement.
• Review instructional materials and advise on course organization and use of Canvas and other instructional technologies.
• Develop practical guides, training materials, and resources for faculty.
• Contribute to professional learning for new and adjunct faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and other instructional personnel.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify teaching needs and coordinate appropriate programming and support.
• Assess programs and stay current with research and practices in higher education.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Consultation

Project management

Canvas LMS

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

University of North Florida (UNF) is seeking a Learning Designer to provide instructional consultation and develop faculty professional development across disciplines and modalities. The role focuses on strengthening teaching practice, student engagement, and learning outcomes on a campus-based team.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, departments, and campus partners to deliver impactful programming, observations, and evidence-based guidance within the Office of Teaching &