Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.
Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
The Instructional Design Consultant, General Education Bookends serves the Bookends and General Education programs within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). The Instructional Design Consultant will help lead and coordinate curriculum support - review, renewal, implementation, and assessment processes – for the Bookends and will serve as a consultant and support for the development of high priority courses within the General Education program. As a core member of the OUE Bookends team, the Instructional Design Consultant will provide and implement curricular and pedagogical best practices for accessible, multi-modal courses within the Bookends and the General Education program.
The Instructional Design Consultant will develop and work in collaboration with Bookends team members and key stakeholders for the General Education program, supporting, creating, and promoting evidence-informed course materials and instructor training in alignment with university values, strategies, and policies. Provide curriculum expertise during the revision of Bookends courses to align the materials and approaches for in-person and online offerings with best practices in universal design; develop and implement modifications to support participation by students and instructors with accessibility needs and in response to assessment data; and consult with and provide professional development to faculty and staff on emerging areas of curriculum development and innovation. Support and inform curriculum and course assessment, especially through the development and integration of assessment tools within learning management systems; work with partners in the Drake Institute, Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI), Ohio State Online, and others as needed to develop iterations of Bookends courses suited for specific populations, campuses, or programs. Support and facilitate instructors in the assessment of Bookends courses and in the development of revisions to methods and materials in response to the outcome of assessment. Collaborate on alignment of Bookends course approaches with other university initiatives. Conduct and share research related to education trends, pedagogy and curriculum design, best practices, and maintenance. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 6 years of relevant experience required in connecting educational pedagogy, learning theory, and universal design practices to curricular goals and the assignments and course activities that support those goals. Experience using and developing evidence-based practices for course/curriculum design, teaching, and assessment, including both ideation and implementation of change into course structures and assignments across multiple modalities. Experience with programs to support and improve teaching and student learning. Extensive experience with educational technologies, especially learning management systems. A record of successful teaching consultation at the college or university level. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Familiarity with the teaching and learning environment at a large research university.
Desired:
Advanced degree in relevant field desirable. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to facilitate, collaborate, and inspire professional groups and teams. Experience with strategic planning/visioning. Experience with large enrollment, centrally-managed courses. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, long-term projects. Familiarity with the Ohio State University context and with Canvas-based learning management platforms.
Job Profile
Name: Instructional Design Specialist 4
Function: Education
Sub-function: Instructional Design
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S4
The pay range for this job profile is $81,800 - $106,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.