Teaching and Learning Specialist
Job Profile
Academic Program Specialist 3
Job Family
Academic Program Management
Time Type
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary
Plans and coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or a set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity.
Job Description
Position Salary Range
- $60,000 - $65,000 annually; DOE
The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) Dean’s Office seeks a collaborative and innovative Teaching and Learning Specialist to serve as an Instructional Designer and advance excellence in teaching and learning across the college's academic programs. In this role, you will partner with faculty and academic leaders to design, build, and continuously enhance high-quality learning experiences that support student engagement, academic achievement, and career readiness.
A primary responsibility of this instructional designer role is the development, organization, and maintenance of courses within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Working closely with faculty, the Teaching and Learning Specialist translates instructional content into engaging, well-organized, and accessible Canvas courses by developing modules, assignments, discussions, quizzes, rubrics, multimedia content, and learning activities. The specialist applies evidence-based instructional design principles, learning science, accessibility standards, and quality assurance practices to create intuitive, student-centered learning environments that promote success across online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
The Teaching and Learning Specialist serves as a trusted Canvas and educational technology resource for faculty, providing consultation on instructional design, Canvas best practices, course organization, accessibility, assessment strategies, and the effective use of university-supported instructional technologies. This position also supports the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement while promoting responsible and ethical use.
As a member of the CISA Teaching and Learning team, this position collaborates with faculty, academic leaders, and university partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of Canvas course experiences across the college. Responsibilities include developing Canvas course templates and instructional resources, supporting faculty development initiatives, conducting course quality and accessibility reviews, and recommending improvements based on instructional best practices and student feedback. The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about leveraging Canvas and instructional technologies to create exceptional learning experiences that reflect CISA's interdisciplinary mission and Arizona State University's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and student success.
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your total compensation. This package includes flexible work schedules, low-cost health and life benefits, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, tuition waiver for benefits-eligible staff members, as well as tuition reduction for their spouses and dependents, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, volunteer and professional development release time, disability resources and retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
Essential Duties
- Partner with CISA faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve online, hybrid, and in-person courses aligned with program and university learning outcomes.
- Design, build, and maintain courses in Canvas Learning Management Systems.
- Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to develop engaging course materials, assessments, and learning activities that support student success.
- Consult with faculty on course design, instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices.
- Support the responsible use of Canvas, generative AI tools, and other university-supported educational technologies, providing guidance on effective, ethical, and accessible implementation.
- Review courses for quality, accessibility, and alignment with learning objectives, recommending improvements as needed.
- Provide timely troubleshooting support to instructors through phone, email, and Zoom for all supported technologies.
- Develop faculty resources, tutorials, and training materials that promote effective, inclusive, and AI-informed teaching practices.
- Facilitate or support workshops and one-on-one consultations on instructional design, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility.
- Collect and analyze course feedback and instructional data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide guidance on selection, implementation, and integration of instructional technology tools and platforms based on instructional goals.
- Stay current on emerging instructional technologies, including generative AI, and recommend solutions that enhance teaching, learning, student engagement, and academic integrity.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Science, Higher Education, or a related field.
- Experience designing and building courses in Canvas Learning Management Systems and/or authoring and multimedia tools, and other instructional technologies.
- Experience translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
- Experience developing synchronous distance education courses from initial concept through implementation.
- Experience creating multimedia learning content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar applications.
- Experience using instructional technologies and external educational tools that support online and hybrid teaching, such as Harmonize, Yellowdig, McGraw-Hill Connect, etc.
- Experience providing training, workshops, or instructional support in higher education settings.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with faculty and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing tasks and priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
Working Environment
- Days and Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends may occasionally be required.
- Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, phone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%).
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds (5%).
- Hybrid work is an option for CISA employees. Hybrid arrangements allow employees to spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or Provost level approval is required.
Department Statement
ASU's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) seeks candidates who are passionate about connecting academic learning with real-world outcomes and fostering student engagement. As part of CISA, your expertise will contribute to a college culture grounded in service, purpose, and practical impact.
CISA is a leader in applied and career-connected learning, with continuous innovation in teaching, curriculum development and AI integration. CISA has more than 9,000 students at all levels, 84 programs and 361 faculty members. We build degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant, providing opportunities for students to discover their passion, develop lifelong transferable skills and enjoy employment success. CISA is committed to ASU’s Charter of inclusive excellence, access and impact, where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive.
Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 10 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University by operating on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students.
ASU is ranked in Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces and Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women, and touts a Healthy Arizona Worksites Platinum Award.
To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu.
Driving Requirement
Driving is not required for this position.
Location
Campus: Tempe
Funding
No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply
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