What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Design Specialist- Chemical and LIfe Science Engineering position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
The Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for an hourly Instructional Design Specialist position.
Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for the hourly Instructional Design Specialist position will develop curriculum and lectures for undergraduate students for a course that would be delivered over an 8-week period focused on teaching how waste materials (e.g., biomass, coal, batteries) can be treated for addressing sustainability and deriving value. A total of 16 classes will be created with lectures, homework, quiz materials. These lectures will be immersive and interactive by using demonstrations, exciting visuals, and opensource software to reinforce the scientific/engineering concepts taught.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of waste materials such as biomass, coal, and batteries
- Extensive knowledge of instructional design and the creation of elearning materials for various audiences
- High-level organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer proficiency in required programs
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in both written and oral form
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned projects
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times
- The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the College of Engineering:
The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/chemical/.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Salary Range: $40-$45 per hour
Position Details:
Department: Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE:
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Emily Perrault
Contact Email: perraultek@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
Salary : $40 - $45
