Learning Innovation Specialist

Center for Teaching and Learning

The UMSL Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is dedicated to fostering transformative, relationship-rich learning. We help faculty, staff, and students create engaging and meaningful learning experiences and support teaching excellence across the university. The Learning Innovation Specialist plays a key role in faculty development, instructional support, and advancing evidence-based teaching practices.

The Specialist leads major programming initiatives-including communities of practice, part-time faculty orientations, and campus-wide teaching events-and provides individualized instructional consultation. This position requires flexibility and strong collaboration as CTL programs evolve in response to campus needs and the broader higher education landscape.

Key Responsibilities
Faculty Development & Community Programs

* Coordinate and facilitate Reflective Teaching Communities, Faculty Learning Communities, and new faculty programming.
* Develop workshops and resources that promote evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy.
* Lead teaching with technology events and develop resources that support effective use of academic technologies.
* Create environments where faculty can share practices and explore innovative teaching approaches.

Instructional Consultation & Support
* Provide consultations on course design, curriculum alignment, teaching strategies, and assessment.
* Assist faculty in incorporating active learning and student engagement techniques.
* Tailor guidance to disciplinary needs and instructional goals.

Academic Integrity & AI-Era Teaching
* Lead programming related to teaching and assessment in the age of AI.
* Provide strategies for transparent discussion of AI with students and for designing assignments that support academic integrity.
* Curate and share research and resources on emerging educational technologies.

Accessible & Inclusive Course Design
* Support the adoption of accessible digital materials and UDL principles.
* Partner with campus units to identify accessible tools and enhance course materials.
* Create workshops and materials that help faculty make incremental improvements in accessibility.

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
* Collect and analyze data to inform CTL program development.
* Contribute insights to improve and expand faculty development offerings.
* Stay current with research and trends in teaching and learning.

Campus Collaboration & Outreach
* Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic units on teaching innovation initiatives.
* Support CTL outreach and communications.
* Contribute to a welcoming, collaborative CTL culture.

Competencies
* Expertise in evidence-based teaching and student-centered instructional strategies.
* Skill in designing and facilitating professional development programs across multiple teaching modalities.
* Strengths-based consultation and coaching skills for faculty in multiple disciplines.
* Ability to build and sustain communities of practice.
* Competence in using data for program improvement.
* Commitment to student success and varied learning environments.

This position currently has the possibility to function as a hybrid position working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. This hybrid position is subject to change based on the needs of the role, CTL department, or university.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week. Monday thru Friday.

A Master's degree in related/relevant area, and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Education
PhD or terminal degree in education, higher education, curriculum and instruction, or related field.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

* Expertise in active learning, student-centered pedagogy, curriculum alignment, assessment, and UDL.
* Fluency in a variety of educational technologies, including AI-related teaching, student engagement, and assessment tools.
* Understanding of accessibility standards and digital accessibility practices.
* Familiarity with frameworks supporting integrity and transparency in teaching.

Preferred Experiences
* Designing and facilitating faculty development programs.
* Teaching experience across multiple modalities.
* Supporting communities of practice.
* Planning academic conferences or large-scale development events.
* Conducting program assessment and using data to inform decisions.

Preferred Dispositions
* Collaborative and relationship-focused approach.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a changing higher education environment.
* Innovative thinking and willingness to experiment.
* Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts.
* Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

Salary Range: $59,737.60 - $65,000 per year
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.