Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Teaching and Learning Center invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.  We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) supports, inspires, and celebrates teaching excellence and innovation. As a partner and resource for WCU's community of educators, the TLC works to advance the university's priorities of improving learning experiences for all students and reducing equity gaps in student success.

The Instructional Designer serves as an educational developer supporting faculty to create engaging, accessible, and meaningful educational experiences in online, hybrid, and in-person teaching modalities. Reporting to an Assistant Director in the TLC, this position advances teaching excellence through course design, evidence-based pedagogy, and strategic technology integration in teaching. The role combines individual consultation with broader faculty development initiatives to transform teaching practices at our institution.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of instructional design theories and effective teaching practices; familiarity with current evidence-based pedagogical approaches and educational technology trends; experience creating faculty development programs; a demonstrated commitment to student success; and values collaboration to advance teaching excellence and be a trusted partner in educational innovation.

• Provide pedagogical and instructional design guidance and support online, hybrid, and in-person teaching modalities
• Support selection and integration of appropriate technologies aligned to pedagogical goals
• Develop and facilitate faculty development initiatives to advance inclusive excellence and innovation
• Contribute to organizing and hosting showcases, workshops, and other events that highlight and celebrate innovative and effective teaching practices 
• Develop resource materials, guides, and other digital assets that support effective teaching practices and technology integration
• Participate in research and scholarship around teaching and learning including publications and presentations
• Co-manage department website
• Other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field
• Two years or more of experience in course design, development, and support across multiple teaching modalities
• Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems
• Experience providing consultation services to faculty in higher education settings
• Experience developing and implementing faculty development initiatives

• Experience working collaboratively with faculty from diverse disciplines
• Experience using  BrightSpace D2L learning management system
• Familiarity with Quality Matters certification process

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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