What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Consultant for AI/Technology- Enabled Pedagogy position at University at Buffalo?
Position Summary
The Instructional Consultant (Consultant) supports instructors across UB in developing and improving courses by promoting evidence-based teaching practices. This role involves consultation with faculty, teaching assistants, and staff to address pedagogical needs across various course formats in both physical and digital learning environments. This position specializes in supporting faculty in the adoption of innovative and technology-enabled pedagogy, including but not limited to generative AI, to promote student engagement and success.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities in the support AI-enabled pedagogy include :
- Provide instructional support for course design and delivery.
- Develop pedagogical training resources
- Design and deliver webinars related to effective pedagogy.
- Develop content for and facilitate regular workshops, webinars, and events, such as TA Orientation, New Faculty Academy Teaching Track, etc.
- Consult with instructors on the implementation of the learning management system to support course goals and meet student needs.
We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation serves an increasingly diverse constituency of faculty and staff, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.
About the Department The at the University at Buffalo promotes educational excellence through support of instructional and learning environments design; assessment of program and teaching effectiveness; and dissemination of evidence-based instructional strategies. Each office within the department supports the mission of educational excellence. Educational Effectiveness & Learning Analytics (EELA) supports program improvements through the program assessment and review process and through student evaluations of teaching. The Teaching Transformation team supports the effective design of courses and curricula through evidence-based approaches. The office of Learning Environments and Spaces works to establish in-person and virtual learning environments that promote effective teaching and learning.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree with three (3) years of experience in higher education, ideally at an R1 institution, in the areas of instructional technologies and direct instructional support, including utilization of a learning management system and other instructional technologies Physical Demands Salary Range $59,000 - $63,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus Downtown Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification
Salary : $59,000 - $63,000
